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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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Honorable Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Ester Muinjangue, Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Mr Ben Nangombe, WHO AFRO Senior Project Officer, TNR, Dr William Maina, Kavango East Region. Acting Director Mr. Woita Kampumburu

Namibia strengthens tobacco control

The Ministry of Health and Social Services with support from WHO…
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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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World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

Africa to build its own public health institutions to respond better to health emergencies

The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Dr Tedros…
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World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus with His Excellency, Dr Hage Geingob, Namibia Head of State,

Dr. Tedros praises Namibia’s public health system…calls for further collaboration

The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Dr Tedros…
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