Libertina Amathila
Libertina Amathila | |
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Amathila in 2005 | |
| Deputy-Prime Minister of Namibia | |
| In office March 2005 – March 2010 | |
| President | Hifikepunye Pohamba |
| Preceded by | Hendrik Witbooi |
| Succeeded by | Marco Hausiku |
| Minister of Health and Social Services | |
| In office 1996–2005 | |
| President | Sam Nujoma |
| Preceded by | Nickey Iyambo |
| Succeeded by | Richard Kamwi |
| Minister of Regional and Local Government and Housing | |
| In office 21 March 1990 – 1996 | |
| President | Sam Nujoma |
| Preceded by | position established |
| Succeeded by | Nickey Iyambo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Libertina Inaviposa Appolus 10 December 1940 Fransfontein, Kunene Region |
| Nationality | Namibian |
| Political party | SWAPO |
| Spouse | Ben Amathila |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Medical doctor |
Libertina Inaviposa Amathila (née Appolus, born 10 December 1940) is a Namibian physician and politician. She served as a member of the National Council and the National Assembly, and was the Deputy-Prime Minister of Namibia from March 2005 to March 2010.