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Germany donates 924 000 surgical face masks to WHO for the support to Ministry of Health COVID-19 response work in Zambia

Germany donates 924 000 surgical face masks to WHO for the support to Ministry of Health COVID-19 response work in Zambia

On 10 November 2021, H.E. Anne Wagner-Mitchell, the German Ambassador to Zambia and Dr Nathan Bakyaita, WHO Representative to Zambia came together with Hon Sylvia Masebo, Minister of Health at the Ministry of Health for a handover ceremony of 924 000 surgical face masks.
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The WHO Representative, Dr. Yonas Tegegn Woldemariam receives a plaque from The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt.Hon. Anita Among in recognition WHO's support to the Government of Uganda in Health

WHO Representative in Uganda and the Right Honourable Deputy Speaker of Uganda’s Parliament commit to addressing mental health challenges in Uganda

Kampala, November 13, 2021 - The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt.Hon.

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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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