Strong leadership from the Omusati Governor and Regional Council is driving a more intense regional response to the malaria outbreak, as political leaders, health authorities, communities, faith-based organisations, and …
Read moreTobacco control leaders, government representatives, civil society organizations, development partners, and technical experts from across Africa convened in Windhoek this week for the Africa Tobacco Control Core Partners…
Read moreThe Republic of Namibia, through the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF, and with financial support from the Government of Japan, has launch…
Read moreNamibia joined the global community in commemorating World Health Day 2026 under the theme, “Together for Health. Stand with Science,” with a strong call for continued investment in evidence-based health interventions an…
Read moreNamibia is stepping up its fight against malaria following a sharp rise in cases in early 2026, with health authorities and partners working around the clock to contain the outbreak and protect at-risk communities.A worr…
Read moreThe Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), with technical support from the World Health Organization (WHO), has convened a national stakeholders’ meeting to review the 2005 National Mental Health Policy and to d…
Read moreNamibia joined the global community in commemorating World Tuberculosis (TB) Day under the theme “Yes! We Can End TB: Led by Countries, Powered by Communities,” with renewed commitment to accelerate efforts to eliminate …
Read moreTwelve African countries gathered in Abidjan on 23–24 March 2026 to accelerate implementation of the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products, strengthening tax administration and cross-border cooperation. With 22 countries in the WHO African Region having ratified the Protocol, WHO AFRO and the Convention Secretariat reaffirmed their commitment to sustained technical assistance.
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