Namibia joined the rest of the world in commemorating the World Health Day under the theme ‘universal health coverage: everyone, everywhere’. The protracted Hepatitis E outbreak was the central theme in the spe…
Read moreGlobal 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 …
Read moreThe 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 moreTwenty 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 moreA 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 moreThe 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 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 moreThe 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 more
Namibia — News
