# Death and memorial of Penehupifo Pohamba

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/death-and-memorial-of-penehupifo-pohamba
> Updated: 2026-10-24T19:54:48.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Former Namibian First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba died at the age of 78 in a Windhoek hospital on October 17, 2026. A professional midwife and nurse, she was widely recognized for her advocacy in maternal and child healthcare, as well as her work strengthening HIV-AIDS response programs.

Following her death, a memorial service was held at Parliament Gardens in Windhoek to honor her legacy. During the service, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah praised Pohamba’s dedication to public health, specifically highlighting her role in establishing maternity waiting shelters for rural expectant mothers. Her humanitarian work spanned the colonial era, the liberation struggle, and the post-independence period, including medical service provided to Namibians in exile.

Other figures, including former First Lady Monica Geingos, characterized her as a “wise and motherly figure” who supported vulnerable populations, including people with disabilities and disadvantaged children.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: Namibia honors former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba

Namibia held a memorial service for former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba, honoring her service as a nurse, midwife, and humanitarian advocate for rural mothers and vulnerable communities.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/namibia-honors-former-first-lady-penehupifo-pohamba

### 2026-10-19: Penehupifo Pohamba, former Namibian First Lady, dies at 78

Former Namibian First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba has died at age 78. A midwife and nurse, she was widely honored for her advocacy in maternal healthcare and HIV-AIDS programs.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/penehupifo-pohamba-former-namibian-first-lady-dies-at-78

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