Health Ministry launches LARC Campaign 

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In a bid to ensure that every Namibian has access to vital information and contraceptive options, the Ministry of Health and Social Services, in collaboration with UNFPA and the One Economy Foundation, has launched the Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive (LARC) campaign.

Africa needs to manufacture vaccines locally

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There is a need for Africa to locally manufacture vaccines and fill immunisation gaps.

Currently, Africa imports 99 percent of its vaccines.

Moreover, more than 90 percent of medicines and medical devices are imported.

Health Ministry addresses nationwide health staff shortages

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Popular Democratic Movement's Member of Parliament, Reggie Diergaardt, brought attention to critical patients allegedly being turned away from St. Mary's Hospital in Rehoboth's Casualty Unit, raising concerns about fatalities among those awaiting treatment. 

Cospharm donates disposable hand gloves to Health Ministry

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Pharmaceutical company Cospharm donated disposable medical gloves worth N$2.6 million to the Ministry of Health and Social Services.

Handing over the donation, Cospharm's General Manager, Elina Veijo, said they are playing their part in improving and contributing to the country's health system.

Youth called to make use of technology and advance businesses

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The Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, has called on young people to make use of technology and advance business opportunities around it.

Theofelus made this call at the opening of the Omaheke Youth Camp and Exhibition 2023 at Gobabis.