Today is May Day!

The The Gov't of Japan funded health outreach service project in Kunene and Omaheke region reached 92% of health facilities catchment areas reaching 5341 women, men and children accessing essential health services including family planning, vaccinations, antenatal and postnatal

Vaccines save lives.
They build futures.

Millions of children are now protected from deadly diseases, but millions are still missing out on life-saving vaccines.

Speak up and tell your leaders it’s time for #immunization for all.

It’s time to show the world what’s

Fifty years ago,World Health Organization (WHO) launched the Expanded Programme on Immunization, bringing countries together to provide children everywhere with vaccines.

Since then, vaccination has saved an estimated 154 million lives.

#vaccineswork

Dr. Mary Brantuo, WHO Namibia Officer in Charge, handing over essential supplies to mothers at the Maternity Waiting Home in Opuwo. 🇳🇦🇯🇵

WHO Namibia , MHSS_Namibia & Japan.Gov are visiting in Opuwo to monitor the impact of Japan.Gov funded health outreach services which focused on increasing access to essential health services to the most vulnerable in Kunene and Omaheke Regions.

The project was implemented

It's #WorldImmunizationWeek

Every minute, every day over the last 50 years, #immunization saved over 6 lives. It is one of humanity's greatest achievements.

Yet there’s more work to do. We’ve eradicated smallpox, it’s time now to eliminate malaria, polio, cervical cancer and

Thanks to the Japan.Gov, WHO Namibia & MHSS_Namibia aim to reach 34% children and 60% pregnant women and lactating mothers with nutrition and protection services in Khomas, Kunene & Omaheke regions by December 2024.

WHO African Region United Nations in Namibia FAO Namibia

#AfricanVaccinationweek24
#Vaccineswork

Watch as Minister Dr. Kalumbi Shangula kicks off our journey towards a TB-free future! With every kick, we reaffirm our commitment to end TB by 2030. Together, we can achieve zero TB. Let's make history!
#EndTB
#2030Goal

UNAIDS David Chipanta MHSS_Namibia CDC-Namibia WHO Namibia Inspiring call to action to end TB from civil soceity reps, including former, current TB patients, and Dr Taime Silvester Chair TB Free Foundation of Namibia.

'Focus on TB prevention. You only need to mismanage on TB case to cause a TB pandemic.'

UNAIDS David Chipanta MHSS_Namibia CDC-Namibia WHO Namibia Excellent moderation of the World TB Celebrations by Mr. Ben Nangombe, EXD MHSS_Namibia.

The event's theme is Yes We can End TB.

UNAIDS Namibia Director David Chipanta joining MHSS_Namibia Minister Hon Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, CDC-Namibia Director, Dr Brian Baker, WHO Namibia a.i. Rep Dr. Mary Brantuo, and other dignatories, at the World TB Day Celebrations in Luderitz, Namibia.

#WorldHealthDay2024 commemoration in pictures!
#MyHealthMyRight

Today is #WorldHealthDay !
#MyHealthMyRight

Namibia will commemorate tomorrow, 8 April, in Rundu.

Join the celebration at the Rundu Sports Stadium 👇

Tomorrow is #WorldHealthDay 2024

What does #WorldHealthDay mean to you?

Physical activity has significant health benefits for the heart, body, and mind, and improves overall well-being. 🚶🏾‍♀️🚴🏾🤸🏾‍♂️

Stay physically active and choose a healthy lifestyle to #BeatNCDs .

150 countries are successfully reducing tobacco use.

With effective tobacco control measures, countries can decrease the prevalence of tobacco use and get on track to achieve the target of 30% reduction by 2025.

Why not quit now? 🚭 #NoTobacco