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Official Twitter account of the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in Namibia.

[WHO Namibia @WHONAMIBIA]

Dr Richard Banda, @WHONAMIBIA Representative, delivering remarks at the opening of executive training on Public Health Emergency Management and Emergency Operations Centres in Windhoek. The training brings together One Health partners from government, academia and civil society.

The @MhssNamibia , in collaboration with the @AfricaCDC , and Prevention’s Southern Africa Regional Coordinating Centre and the @UKHSA is hosting the one-week meeting.

[WHO Namibia @WHONAMIBIA]

WHO Namibia joined NAMBTS, blood donors, recipients and partners in Windhoek to commemorate World Blood Donor Day.

Dr Richard Banda, WHO Representative to Namibia, highlighted the lifesaving power of blood donation:

“I give what feels like nothing; someone receives everything they need to live.”

#WorldBloodDonorDay

[WHO Namibia @WHONAMIBIA]

WHO continues to support Namibia in strengthening health security under the International Health Regulations.

MoHSS, with WHO and partners, conducted an After-Action Review of recent Cholera and Mpox responses in Swakopmund, Opuwo and Grootfontein.

The review identified lessons, best practices and recommendations to strengthen coordination, surveillance and emergency response capacity.

Partnership, learning and evidence-based action remain key to building Namibia’s resilience against future public health threats.

#HealthSecurity #IHR

[WHO Namibia @WHONAMIBIA]

This World Blood Donor Day, we join the world under the theme: “One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives.”

Safe blood saves lives. One donation can help save up to three lives.

Donate blood. Save lives.

#WorldBloodDonorDay

[WHO Namibia @WHONAMIBIA]

A joint team from IAEA, @WHO & IARC is in Namibia for an imPACT Review Mission to strengthen cancer control.

The mission will assess gaps and support improved prevention, diagnosis, treatment & care. WHO remains committed to people-centred cancer services for all.

#CancerControl #UHC

[WHO Namibia @WHONAMIBIA]

Namibia commemorated #WorldNoTobaccoDay under the theme: “Unmasking the appeal: Countering nicotine and tobacco addiction.”

Officiated by Deputy Minister of @MhssNamibia , Hon. Suzan Ndjaleka, and WHO Representative Dr Richard Banda, the event called for stronger tobacco control policies to protect adolescents and young people from tobacco and nicotine harms.

#UnmaskTheAppeal #TobaccoExposed

[WHO Namibia @WHONAMIBIA]

🚭✨ World No Tobacco Day 2026

Theme: “Unmask the appeal”
👦 Andre smoked his first cigarette at 13.
➡️ 17 years of addiction followed… until recovery gave him back his life.
⚠️ Tobacco & nicotine aren’t harmless — they’re designed to hook young people.
📊 Namibia’s 2024 survey shows:
• 17.6% of teens (13–17) use tobacco
• 23.2% use e-cigarettes
💬 Andre’s warning:

💙 Let’s protect children, stop industry manipulation, support quitting, and build a tobacco-free generation!
#WorldNoTobaccoDay #UnmaskTheAppeal #TobaccoExposed

[WHO Namibia @WHONAMIBIA]

Namibia is proud to be among the 21 countries from East and Southern Africa participating in this milestone meeting, aimed at accelerating action towards global and regional targets for more equitable, comprehensive and people-centred mental health systems.

Namibia actively contributed to the discussions, including in two key sessions:
✅ Prevention approaches and promotion of mental health and well-being, represented by Ms Magdalena Didalelwa, National Mental Health Coordinator, @MhssNamibia
✅ Capacity building and increasing access to quality treatment and care, moderated by Ms Celia Kaunatjike, Health Promotion and Social Determinants Officer, @WHONAMIBIA

As the meeting concludes today, countries have identified priority national actions and developed a roadmap to move Africa closer to achieving regional and global mental health targets.

WHO Namibia remains committed to supporting the Ministry of Health and Social Services and its partners in strengthening mental health promotion, prevention, treatment, care, and recovery services across the country

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

Two days of valuable discussions, shared insights and collaboration on advancing mental health and well-being across Africa.

Here's a quick recap of highlights from the ongoing #MentalHealth Intercountry Meeting in Johannesburg.

[WHO Namibia @WHONAMIBIA]

Nicotine pouches are engineered for addiction.
📷 Evolving rapidly and reshaping the global landscape of tobacco and nicotine products. They are:
📷 Flavoured and attractive, designed to hook young people
WHO is calling on everyone to act:
📷 Governments: regulate now
📷 Civil society: advocate for stronger protections
📷 Young people: know the industry's tactics
📷 Public: learn more and act now
Read WHO’s Global Nicotine Pouch Report. 📷 [Lhttps://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240114920]
#WorldNoTobaccoDay 📷 #TobaccoExposed

[WHO Namibia @WHONAMIBIA]

⚠️ Uncontrolled hypertension or high blood pressure is a major cause of premature death in people under 70 years of age.

Regular monitoring of blood pressure, using a clinically validated device will ensure accurate reading for most appropriate treatment.

#WorldHypertensionDay #Hypertension #HeartHealth #HealthForAll

[WHO Namibia @WHONAMIBIA]

Namibia joins the world in commemorating the 9th UN Global Road Safety Week (11–17 May 2026). 🚶🏽‍♀️🚴🏽

The national launch was officiated by Mr Jonas Sheelongo, Executive Director of the Ministry of Works and Transport, alongside Dr Richard Banda, @WHONAMIBIA Representative and Deputy Commissioner (RTd) Amalia Gawanas, Board Chairperson of the @nrsc__namibia who emphasized that road safety is not only about transport and infrastructure—it is a social justice issue that affects every road user, not just motorists.

Safer walking & cycling mean fewer deaths, healthier people, cleaner air, and stronger communities.

#RoadSafetyWeek #MakeWalkingSafe #MakeCyclingSafe

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Hantaviruses are zoonotic viruses that naturally infect rodents and can occasionally spread to people.

Here’s what you need to know about #hantavirus: What they are, how they spread, the symptoms, and how to prevent infection

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Did you know?
#Hantaviruses are a group zoonotic viruses carried by rodents that can cause severe disease in humans.
Learn how to prevent it and what to do during an outbreak. Watch this explainer👇🏾

[WHO Namibia @WHONAMIBIA]

WHO’s Triple Billion targets are aimed to ensure that by 2025:
👉 1 billion more people benefited from universal health coverage
👉 1 billion more people were better protected from health emergencies
👉 1 billion more people enjoyed better health and well-being

Despite significant funding cuts and restructuring, the WHO delivered measurable health improvements worldwide in 2025.

WHO's Results Report 2025 is out.
https://t.co/51sprXUyl8

#StandWithScience #TogetherForHealth

[WHO Namibia @WHONAMIBIA]

Namibia’s Round 3 polio type 2 vaccination campaign coincides with the African Vaccination Week, which concludes today, 30 April.

This year’s theme, “For every generation, vaccines work,” highlights the importance of vaccination at all ages and the need to reach every child—especially those who have not yet received any vaccines (“zero-dose” children).

As we mark the end of African Vaccination Week and the national polio campaign, remember:
👉Vaccines have saved over 150 million lives globally
👉They protect against more than 30 life-threatening diseases and infections

Protect your child today.

Ensure all children aged 10 years and below receive the polio drops and are up to date with routine immunization.

#VaccinesWork #TogetherForHealth #StandWithScience #africanvaccinationwee

[WHO Namibia @WHONAMIBIA]

The Opuwo Health District officially kicked off the Round 3 polio vaccination campaign this morning, joining the nationwide effort to protect children against poliovirus type 2.

The campaign runs from 27–30 April 2026 across Namibia.

All children aged 10 years and younger are eligible—even if they received polio drops in previous rounds or are up to date with routine immunization.

Vaccination teams will be going house-to-house and are also available at all health facilities.

👉 Parents and caregivers: Make sure your child (10 years and younger) receives the polio drops. Every dose counts in keeping Namibia polio-free!

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

It’s #WorldImmunizationWeek.

Vaccines have saved more than 150 million lives over the past 50 years. That’s around 6 lives every minute, every day, for more than five decades.

They protect against diseases such as:
✅cervical cancer
✅cholera
✅diphtheria
✅Ebola
✅hepatitis B
✅influenza
✅measles
✅mumps
✅pertussis
✅polio
✅rabies
✅rotavirus
✅rubella
✅tetanus
✅varicella
✅yellow fever

For every generation, #VaccinesWork 💉
#AfricanVaccinationWeek

[WHO Namibia @WHONAMIBIA]

@MOHSSNamibia1, with @WHONAMIBIA , @UnicefNamibia & @NBCNamibia , held an info session in Olympia, Windhoek, on the upcoming Polio type 2 vaccination campaign.

Round 3 runs 27–30 April 2026 nationwide.

All children aged 10 years must receive polio drops.

#VaccinesWork #EndPolio

[WHO Namibia @WHONAMIBIA]

The @MhssNamibia , together with the Embassy of Japan in Namibia, @WHONAMIBIA and @UnicefNamibia, officially launched new Japan-funded projects to strengthen emergency preparedness, malaria prevention, and cancer services across Namibia.

Total funding amounts to US$1.126 million (N$18.4 million).

👉The malaria prevention project will be rolled out across 9 health districts in 4 regions: Kavango East, Kavango West, Zambezi and Ohangwena, reaching a population of over 823,000 people, about 27% of Namibia’s population.

👉The cancer prevention project will procure 7 ultrasound machines to enable early detection and the initiation of treatment, improving health outcomes.

Minister Dr Esperance Luvindao says: “It is an investment in resilience, equity & the well-being of Namibians.”