Health Ministry launches new strategy to improve maternal and child health

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The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) launched the National Strategy for Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Adolescent Health and Nutrition, alongside the Triennial Report on the Confidential Enquiry into Maternal Deaths, Stillbirths and Neonatal Deaths, marking a renewed commitment to improving health ou

Kunene Police Women’s Network educates expecting mothers

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Members of the Kunene Police Women's Network have engaged with expecting mothers at the Kazetjindire Angelika Muharukua Maternity Waiting Home in Opuwo, educating them about issues on birth registration and postpartum stress disorder that develops after birth, as well as adoption.

Book launch sheds light on postnatal depression

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Mothers gathered to unmask postnatal depression during the launch of the book ‘Unmasking Postnatal Depression’ by Morna Ikosa.

After experiencing postnatal depression with the birth of her children, Ikosa narrated her story with inputs from experts.

Midwives Critical to Building Climate-Resilient Communities

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Midwives play a vital role in building climate-resilient communities—especially in protecting women, newborns, and families.

This message was echoed by speakers at the International Day of the Midwife commemoration held today in Windhoek.

Cabinet approves sale of Falcon V5-NAM

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The Namibian Cabinet has authorised the sale of the ageing government jet, Falcon V5-NAM, which is currently valued at N$95.9 million.

This was announced as part of the latest Cabinet decisions, following a decision-making meeting.

Miracle baby defies odds

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Healthworkers at the maternity wing at Rundu's Intermediary Hospital have shown off a premature-born baby who defied all odds and is now 1 and a half years old.

Baby Peligrine Triumph Ndara weighed 800 grammes, hardly the size of the hand of an adult person, when she was born on August 2, 2022.