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World TB Day 2019
Global leaders met in September last year to set a roadmap for accelerated action to end TB in line with the sustainable development goals. This year’s World TB Day theme ‘It’s time’ – puts the accent on …
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Moving towards malaria elimination in Namibia
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) is currently implementing the WHO/AFRO II larviciding demonstration project in six districts in Omusati, Oshikoto…
Read moreStrengthening surveillance for Guinea worm disease in Northern Namibia
A case of Guinea worm disease (GWD) was confirmed in Angola in June 2018. The case, an eight-year girl, hails from the Cunene Province in Angola, which borders Ohangwena and Omusati Regions in Namibia. In res…
Read moreNew Minister of Health Recommits government to end Hepatitis E Outbreak
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has recommitted itself to ending the Hepatitis E virus Outbreak which has claimed 41 lives since December 2017. A National Health Emergency Management Committee was activa…
Read moreNamibia host 2nd National Health Assembly
Namibia hosted the 2nd National Health Assembly on 21 February to take stock of achievements of the past year and coordinate health interventions of partners in the country. During his opening remarks, the Min…
Read moreLaunching of Namibia Resource Tracking Report for 2015-2017
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Hon. Dr. Kalumbi Shangula on 21 February launched the 6th round of National Health Accounts. The report reflects results of health account for two consecutive …
Read moreGraduation of Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program
Twenty four (24) health care workers graduated from a 3 month programme on field epidemiology and laboratory training programme with support from WHO and CDC. The trainees were selected from health districts …
Read moreStrengthening surveillance for Guinea worm disease in Northern Namibia
A case of Guinea worm disease (GWD) was confirmed in Angola in June 2018. The case, an eight-year girl, hails from the Cunene Province in Angola, which borders Ohangwena and Omusati Regions in Namibia. In res…
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