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Changing the Narrative: Namibia Prioritizes Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

The World Health Organization (WHO) joined the Ministry of Health and…
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Namibia Launches Key Health Strategies to Improve the Health of Women, Children and Adolescents

In a significant move to advance the health and well-being of women,…
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Cancer genomics conference

Namibia Hosts First Cancer Genomics Conference

The World Health Organization (WHO) actively participated in the…
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World Patient Safety Day

Namibia Commemorates World Patient Safety Day 2025

Namibia joined the global community in commemorating World Patient…
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Namibia rolls out human papillomavirus vaccination to help end cervical cancer

Namibia rolls out human papillomavirus vaccination to help end cervical cancer

Windhoek ‒ Andra Chigova, a 10-year-old girl from Windhoek, Namibia,…
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IDSR

Namibia Enhances capacity building on detection and reporting Through Review of IDSR Training Materials

The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), with technical…
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WHO

Strengthening Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) to Improve Health Outcomes in Namibia

Strengthening Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) remains…
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WHO

Namibia conducts its first Early Action Review for Cholera

From 21 to 23 July 2025, Ministry of Health and Social Services (…
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WHO

Using health taxes to promote improved health outcomes

Tobacco use and excessive alcohol consumption are major causes of…
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PTE

Namibia Strengthens EMTCT Efforts Through National PTE Workshops

From 15 - 18 July 2025, the Ministry of Health and Social Services (…
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