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Rapid test for Hepatitis E at the point of care

Strengthening Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) capacities in Namibia.

he African Ministers of Health adopted the Regional Strategy for Integrated Diseases Surveillance and Response (IDSR 2020-2030) during the 69th Regional Committee for Africa in

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Learner at a rural school in the Omaheke Region

Strengthening schools to ensure safe continuity of education amidst COVID-19

COVID-19 calls for resilient school environment that ensures continuity in education and services beyond academic delivery.

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Dr. Walter Kazadi Mulombo at the commissioning of 48 solar panels at the polio laboratory.

WHO delivers solar panels to accredited polio laboratory in Borno State

 Maiduguri, 12 November, 2021 - In Maiduguri, Borno state, the World Health Organization Country Representative, Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo, commissioned solar pa

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COVID-19 Treatment Center in Mariental, Hardap Region

International Health Regulations Focal Point Network in Namibia

As signatory to the International Health Regulations (IHR), Namibia is required to strengthen its core capacities for health security.  Following the Joint External Evaluat

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Mobile vaccination site in Drimiopsis in the Omaheke Region

COVID-19 Vaccination key to saving lives of the most vulnerable

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Namibia receives Ultrasound machines from the Government of Japan

Namibia receives ultrasound machines from the Government of Japan

WHO with support from the Government of Japan donated 16 Portable Ultrasound Machines worth N$ 801,843.00 to the Ministry of Health and Social Services 25 October 2021.

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WHO Health Promotion Officer, Mrs. Celia Kaunatjike, making a presentation on documenting violence during a training of health managers in Swakopmund

Namibia's Health Sector responding to violence against women and girls

Violence against women and girls is a violation of their human rights and is largely hidden, stigmatized, and unrecognized by health and other service providers.

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COVID-19 more deadly in Africans with diabetes

COVID-19 more deadly in Africans with diabetes

Africa’s sharp increase in diabetes is clashing with the COVID-19 pandemic and poor access to vaccines. Africa’s death rates from COVID-19 infections are significantly higher in patients with diabetes, according to a preliminary analysis which the World Health Organization (WHO) presented today in advance of the World Diabetes Day on 14 November.
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