2 000 Namibians employed in phases of US Embassy construction

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The construction of the new American embassy in Windhoek has seen about two thousand Namibians employed at various stages.

The new building has been completed after three years.

The newly built US Embassy campus offers an attractive sight with its unique materials, such as land stone and light-coloured limestone, and the landscape design further complements the overall look with four thousand indigenous plants and trees.

Dolutegravir medication improves health of children living with HIV

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The health of almost 12,000 children living with HIV across Namibia has rapidly improved due to dolutegravir medication.

The child version of the HIV drug was introduced in July 2021 by the Ministry of Health and Social Services in partnership with the U.S. government.

Dolutegravir, or DTG, has proven to be more effective in treating HIV and less likely to cause side effects in children.

However, according to a media release by the US Embassy in Namibia, there are still challenges to treating and caring for children living with HIV.

Omaheke Regional Council & US Embassy to cooperate in various areas

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The Omaheke Regional Council and the US Embassy have agreed to cooperate in the areas of agriculture, rural development, and health care.

US Ambassador Randy Berry paid a courtesy visit to the region's leadership at Gobabis.

Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate shared the region's goals for development and self-sufficiency and welcomed a partnership with the US government as an opportunity to learn from the world's most renowned industrialized nation.