Windhoek – “The injury pattern did not match the father's account, so I involved a social worker,” recounts Julia Kaiyamo, a doctor at Katutura Health Centre in Windhoek, Namibia, of a recent case she treated. Kaiyamo’s …
Read moreIn 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) in Namibia with support from the Government of Japan responded to the nutrition crisis among children and young mothers in Namibia through the "Increasing Access to Quality Nu…
Read moreRenowned for its excellent road infrastructure, Namibia has been a leader on the African continent in road safety, aligning its vision with the global decade of action on road safety. However, the high death toll on the …
Read moreThe Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) with support from World Health Organization (WHO) conducted a national training for trainers on the electronic surveillance (eSURV) Companion App in Swakopmund from 14 –…
Read moreWindhoek –Vakahoka Matundu of Otjerunda village, faced a crisis when her two-year old daughter was diagnosed with acute malnutrition. A community health worker identified the issue and quickly referred her to Opuwo Distr…
Read moreDuring July and August this year, the Ministry of Health, and Social Services (MoHSS) with technical support from the World Health Organization (WHO) conducted a community based cross-sectional Taenia Solium taeniasis ma…
Read moreEvery year on 10 October, the global community observe World Mental Health Day (WMHD) to raise awareness of mental health issues and mobilize efforts to support mental well-being. Mental health encompasses a state …
Read moreDuring the week of 16 to 19 September 2024, an audit team from the World Health Organization (WHO) Laboratory Networks and Services Team within the Regulation and Safety Unit at the WHO Headquarters visited Namibia. This…
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