At the opening ceremony of the African Health Workforce Investment Forum on Monday, Minister of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, noted that by the end of 2023, 98.5% of babies born to HIV-positive mothers in Namibia were HIV-free.
Kavango East's Chief Dentist, Dr. Elizabeth Hausiku-Elago, says the region is benefiting from the various developments made in the dentistry field.
Dr. Hausiku-Elago was speaking during Oral Health Awareness week at Rundu.
The campaign aims to raise awareness about issues surrounding oral health and oral hygiene so various stakeholders can work together to achieve healthier mouths and happier lives.
Dr. Hausiku-Elago says residents of Kavango East have reaped the benefits of some of the dentistry-related developments.
Occupational therapy is a critical part of Namibia's rehabilitation landscape.
The Minister of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, shared the sentiments during the Occupational Therapy Africa Regional Group's 12th Congress in Windhoek.
Dr. Shangula says the field has made significant strides in areas including wheelchair seating, mental health, and hand therapy.
The occupational therapist has also played a crucial role in the establishment of wheelchair clinics and the creation of assistive devices.
