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Training on ICD 11

Namibia transition from International Classification of Disease (ICD) 10 to ICD 11

The ICD, since inception a century ago has become an integral part of…
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Dr Mary Brantuo, WHO Namibia Officer-in-Charge delivering her welcome remarks

WHO Namibia strives to enhance capacities for integrating of gender, equity and rights (GER) to ensure gender responsive health systems

Unless our public health policy, programmes and systems integrate…
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Health Workers from Omaheke Region attending a training on nutrition and the 1000 days campaign

The first 1,000 days of life: Campaign in Omaheke Region

WHO Namibia and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)…
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Induction training of MoHSS Management on Public Health Emergency Operation Centers (PHEOC) and Incident Management System (IMS)

Induction training of MoHSS Management on Public Health Emergency Operation Centers (PHEOC) and Incident Management System (IMS)

Public health emergencies (PHEs) arising from epidemic, pandemic…
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WHO Namibia supports the commemoration of the 2023 World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week

Namibia Commemorates the 2023 World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week

Imagine a world where medical treatment of routine ailments or…
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Espoir Safari (left) with other Model UN delegates

Espoir’s journey to Model United Nations: A story of hope and resilience

Over 100 million people worldwide have been forced to flee their home…
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WHO partners with UNIC to host the 2023 Model UN in honor of it 75th Anniversary.

High school learners gear up to discuss pressing public health matters

Eighty learners from high schools in Windhoek and Osire are preparing…
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Mr Ben Nangombe, Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services with Dr Mary Brantuo, WHO Namibia OIC colleagues from AFRO, Geneva and participants from 12 member states f

AFRO builds capacity of 12 member states to improve antimicrobial resistance surveillance

The Regional Office for Africa (AFRO), WHO Geneva in collaboration…
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Training on the use of a genomics costing tool in Namibia

Towards sustainable genomics: training on the use of a genomics costing tool in Namibia

Ever wondered how much will it cost a laboratory to implement routine…
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The A Team: Mr Ezekiel Kambongi, Ms Yvonne Kandakuze, Mr Japhet Nashipili, Mr Eliabba Kandume and Mr Moses Gabriel

WHO Namibia sports team scoops awards at UN Africa games

The United Nations 13th All Africa Games held in Swakopmund, Namibia…
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