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.
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.
SADC Heads of State and Government say the outbreak of cholera in the region represents a serious threat to sustainable development and the well-being of the people.
There is, therefore, a need for coordinated efforts from member states.
Children's Parliament is giving prominence and value to children's voices while empowering them to take up positions of responsibility.
UNICEF Regional Director Etleva Kadilli has commended the Namibian government for championing children's rights.
Japan's involvement in Namibia's health sector signifies hope, progress, and a promise for a better tomorrow.
UNICEF's Manager for Social Policy at the Namibia Country Office, Jecob Nyamadzwao, says cash benefits for disability grants in many countries cannot cover the basic expenses of people with disabilities, let alone extra costs.
The Ministry of Youth, Sports and National Services in collaboration with UNICEF launched the UPSHIFT program in the Omaheke Region, aimed at providing skills and presenting opportunities for social entrepreneurship among young people.
The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF), is lobbying President Hage Geingob to advocate for investments in the education sector in Namibia and for Africa to adopt 2023 as the Year for Education.
UNICEF Representative, Rachel Odede and the delegation paid a courtesy call at the State House.
Young people and adolescents with HIV are urged to suppress their viral load by adhering to treatment while those who do not know their status should start to realise the benefits of knowing where they stand.
