Esperance Luvindao
Esperance Luvindao is a Namibian politician, medical doctor, public health advocate, humanitarian, and international speaker. In March 2025, Hon Dr Luvindao was appointed as Namibia's Minister of Health and Social Services, making her the youngest Health Minister in African History, according to sources not verified, and the second youngest Health Minister in Global History, second to Minister Ariana Campero of Bolivia appointed at the age of 28. She shares second place with Minister Adam Vojtech of the Czech Republic, also appointed at the age of 31. During the 78th World Health Assembly held between 19 and 27 May 2025, Dr. Luvindao was appointed as the Chairperson of Committee A.
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[edit]A shining light for her nation
[edit]A shining light for her nation
- We do not work to be acknowledged, but to be acknowledged for doing the work you love is a different kind of blessing. This is my first international humanitarian award.
- I am really passionate about public health, and assisting people from poor backgrounds and the north was a better fit for me.
POPYA WITH DR ESPERANCE LUVINDAO – MASTERING THE ART OF PUBLIC SPEAKING
[edit]POPYA WITH DR ESPERANCE LUVINDAO – MASTERING THE ART OF PUBLIC SPEAKING
- Being a confident orator has gotten me into rooms I’ve only dreamt of. How you speak changes everything.
- The aim is to establish the largest public speaking school in the world and train the world’s greatest speakers.
Namibian health advocate and Commonwealth Point of Light Award recipient No. 215, Esperance Luvindao.
[edit]Dr. Esperance Luvindao made this statement upon receiving the award.
- The emergence of social media platforms like Clubhouse has reiterated the importance of speech, a social media platform where all that matters is what you say and how you say it has reminded many that public speaking is of utmost importance.
- I am still trying to process this award. I’m still in awe. Hearing the news that I had won the award was a cherished but emotional moment. It has been years of hard work, sleepless nights and a lot of mental exhaustion.
- I am beyond thrilled and we are honoured to accept the award! Like I always say, we do not do the work in order to be awarded but to be awarded for doing the work we love is a different kind of blessing. We are immensely grateful. When I say we, I mean my entire team and everyone that has been involved in my journey as a Healthcare advocate and humanitarian. The doctors that went before me and took the time to teach me what it means to be a good doctor, my mentor, my family and friends but most importantly, God. I’m excited for what the future holds for me and the millions of lives we are yet to save.
