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Namibia Strengthens coordination of the International Health Regulations (IHR) Implementation 

The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) with technical…
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Strengthening AFP/Polio surveillance through Integrated Support Supervision and Active Case Search

As the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) moves closer to…
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Namibia Joins Global Call to ‘Unmask’ Tobacco Industry Tactics

On 13 June 2025, Namibia commemorated the World No Tobacco Day (WNTD…
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National Maternal Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Review Committee

Namibia Strengthens Maternal and Neonatal Health Through High-Level Engagement and Surveillance

Namibia is intensifying efforts to end preventable maternal and child…
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World Blood Donor Day

Honoring heroes who give life on World Blood Donor Day

On 12 June 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) joined the…
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Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology services

Strengthening Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology services in Namibia: A Strategic Step Forward

From 21 to 23 May 2025, the Ministry of Health and Social Services (…
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Hand Hygiene

Namibia Observes World Hand Hygiene Day: Reinforcing Clean Hands for Safer Care

To reaffirm shared commitment to the SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands…
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JEE Planning and Stakeholder Orientation meeting

Namibia embarks on a journey to conduct the Second Joint External Evaluation

On 28 – 30 April 2025, the Ministry of Health and Social Services (…
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Launch of the RCCE Strategy

Namibia Launches Year-Long Campaign to Commemorate World Health Day

On April 7, 2025, in Katima Mulilo, Zambezi region, Namibia launched…
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Omusati region learners showcase educational posters on Tuberculosis awareness

Namibia Unites to End Tuberculosis: A Call to Action on World TB Day 2025

On 28 March 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO), together with…
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