The African Union Commission says it is dismayed by the US government's decision to withdraw from the World Health Organisation (WHO). 

Congratulatory messages continue to pour in from across the globe for President-Elect, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. 

In his congratulatory message, President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, wished the President-Elect the greatest of success.

A collaborative approach is of paramount importance when it comes to increasing access to quality nutrition and protection services for vulnerable populations, including women and children.

This will address social determinants such as poverty, education, and food security.

Former First Lady of Namibia, Monica Geingos, delivered a call to action for advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for young people across East and Southern Africa during a regional dialogue held in Pretoria, South Africa.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has highlighted great concern over the continued use of different forms of tobacco, especially among the young population, despite significant strides in public health awareness. 

Sexually transmitted infections continue to pose significant public health challenges, causing 2.5 million deaths each year globally.

This is according to a new World Health Organisation report issued on Tuesday.

A delegation comprising Japanese Ambassador Hisao Nishimaki, UN Resident Coordinator Hopolang Phororo, and UNICEF Country Representative Sam Ocran visited the Rundu Intermediary Hospital in the Kavango East Region recently.
 

The public health situation in Namibia remains stable and under control, and the government is pleased with the World Health Organisation's (WHO) performance.

The Minister of Health and Social Services Dr. Kalumbi Shangula says, although the World Health Organisation has declared the end of the COVID-19 pandemic as a global health emergency, and Namibia has seen a decline in the positive rate, the country will not ignore its existence.

The Health and Social Services Minister, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula has expressed Namibia's commitment to achieving universal health coverage by 2030, in line with the global goal of ensuring access to quality healthcare for all.