Namibia achieved a treatment success rate of 85% for drug-susceptible tuberculosis, nearing the World Health Organisation's target of 90%, last year. 

Namibia is still among the countries that are committed to ending AIDS by 2030.

First Lady Sustjie Mbumba hosted a high-level Roundtable Discussion on inequalities, HIV, TB, Malaria, and Pandemics at State House on Friday.

During the opening of the discussion, Madame Mbumba encouraged individuals and organisations to speak out against inequality or injustice.

Namibia’s Health and Social Services Minister has challenged UN member states to urgently confront the concurrent challenges posed by TB and COVID-19.