Lack of data and research on TB infections in the mining sector causes concern
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There is a need to improve data and research on TB infections in the mining sector in the SADC region, which is said to be a serious concern.
Many Namibians travel long distances to access healthcare facilities
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Access to healthcare remains a challenge, with many Namibians forced to travel long distances to reach the nearest medical center.
It is against this background that Dynapharm is on a mission to bring medical services closer to those living in rural areas.
Namibia receives PEPFAR award
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Namibia has received an award from the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) in recognition of its remarkable progress towards reaching the UNAIDS 95–95–95 targets and progress towards ending the spread of HIV/AIDS by 2030.
Namibia strengthens response capacity to public health emergencies
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Namibia continues to strengthen its preparedness, readiness and response efforts to public health emergencies.
CPBN cancels condom tender
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The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) has decided to cancel the controversial medical supplies tender for the Ministry of Health and social services.
About 60% of existing & 75% newly emerging infectious diseases in humans are zoonotic
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About 60% of existing and 75% of newly emerging infectious diseases in humans are zoonotic, which are infections that are spread between people and animals.
"One Health" stakeholders are now meeting in Windhoek to address shared health threats, including zoonotic diseases in the city.
Health Ministry programs have not reached us- Onghala Village residents
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Residents of Onghala Village are complaining that the Ministry of Health and Social Services' outreach program has not reached them yet.
Onghala is one of the villages affected by the flood waters from southern Angola, and residents want the Ministry to come and witness their conditions.
NAMRA donates confiscated medical equipment to MoHSS
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The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has donated medical equipment that were confiscated, to the Ministry of Health and Social Services.
Health Ministry, CDC of Namibia launch MenStar strategy
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The Ministry of Health and Social Services, in collaboration with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of Namibia, launched its MenStar strategy.
The strategy aims to encourage men to seek help with health issues and be agents of change.
Government never stopped tracking COVID-19 - Health Minister
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The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Kalumbi Shangula, says the government has never stopped its surveillance activities to track COVID-19 in the country.