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dracunculiasis-guinea-worm-disease. Credit: WHO

Strengthening surveillance for Guinea worm disease in Northern Namibia

A case of Guinea worm disease (GWD) was confirmed in Angola in June…
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Minister of Health and Social Services, Hon. Dr. Kalumbi Shangula

New Minister of Health recommits government to end Hepatitis E Outbreak

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has recommitted itself to…
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Dr Charles Sagoe-Moses, WHO Representative delivering his remarks

Namibia addresses non-communicable diseases

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Namibia, Dr Saara Kuungongelwa-…
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Baseline assessment of the national Viral Hepatitis response in Namibia

Baseline assessment of the national Viral Hepatitis response in Namibia

Staff members from WHO AFRO’s Communicable Disease Cluster (CDS)…
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Former First Lady Madame Pohamba and the Deputy Permanant Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Social Services Mrs Katjivena, with the Honorable Governor of Omahake Region Honorable Uitele

The Opening of  Lady Pohamba Maternity Waiting Home marks the end of the four year EU funded programme on Maternal and Child Health. 

Every year globally, 180-200 million women become pregnant with 287,…
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WHO team consulting with community members in the affected areas

Communities continues to be a critical partner in containing Hepatitis E Outbreak

The engagement of different cadres of community leaders continues to…
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Dr Charles Sagoe-Moses WHO Representative with the Governor of the Khomas Region Honorable Laura Mcleod-Katjirua

WHO mobilizes regional and local authorities to support the National Response Plan for the Hepatitis E Outbreak

WHO Country Representative in Namibia, Dr Charles Sagoe-Moses paid a…
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Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Benhard Haufiku with his Deputy and Permanent Secretary, UN Resident Coordinator, Heads of UN Agencies and the team from the National Emergency Response Committee

Ministry of Health and Social Services commits N$ 3.7 million to contain the Hepatitis E outbreak

The Minister of Health and Social Services at a recent press briefing…
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WHO Representative, Dr Charles Sagoe-Moses making his statement at the first City Council Meeting

Windhoek City Council commits to improve water and sanitation in informal settlements affected by the Hepatitis E Virus

The WHO Country Representative in Namibia, Dr Charles Sagoe-Moses was…
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The President of the Republic of Namibia, His Excellency Dr Hage Geingob addressing the community of Havana informal settlement while the WHO Country Representative Dr Charles Sagoe-Moses looks on

Namibian Head of State Visits the informal settlements affected by the Hepatitis E outbreak

The President of the Republic of Namibia, His Excellency Dr Hage…
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