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@WHO
World Health Organization (WHO)
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Today is #WorldHumanitarianDay . Last year, 1520 attacks on health 🏥💥 shattered lives, killing and injuring patients & health workers. One attack is one too many. The impact of an attack on a hospital can crush the health system for years. This must end NOW. #ActForHumanity
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@WHONAMIBIA
WHO Namibia
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Learn more about mpox 👇
@WHOAFRO
WHO African Region
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🔴 What is #mpox ? 🔴 What are the symptoms? 🔴 How does it spread from person to person? 🔴 Is there a treatment for mpox? 🔴 What should I do if a child in my care has mpox? Find out these and more in the WHO Q&A on #mpox ➡️:
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@WHONAMIBIA
WHO Namibia
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With support from @WHONAMIBIA , @MhssNamibia conducted the cascaded regional training on the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) 3rd edition for health workers in Otjozondjupa Region. The training aimed at capacitating health workers on key principles of IDSR
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@WHONAMIBIA
WHO Namibia
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Happening today: Namibia commemorates World Malaria Day (WMD) in Khorixas, Kunene region. Speaking at the event, @WHONAMIBIA Rep, Dr Richard Banda emphasized on the need to ensure continuous and equitable delivery of malaria services to all who need them, and ensuring adequate
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@DrTedros
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
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I am convening the Emergency Committee regarding the upsurge of #mpox on Wednesday 14 August 2024. The Committee will provide me with its views on whether the outbreak constitutes a public health emergency of international concern -- and if so, it will advise me on the temporary
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@WHONAMIBIA
WHO Namibia
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This #WorldBreastfeedingWeek , let's celebrate and support breastfeeding mothers! From family and friends to colleagues and healthcare workers, everyone can play a role in protecting the health and rights of women and babies. Together, we can ensure women feel confident to
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@MoEACnamibia
MoEAC Namibia
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The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture (MoEAC) in joint effort with the Ministry of Sports Youth and National Service (MoSYNS) earlier today launched the 2023-2030 Policy for Integrated Physical Education and School Sports.
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@FirstLadyNam3
3rd First Lady, Namibia
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2/7 Among our guests for the Masterclass were H.E. Randy Barry, Ambassador of the United States to Namibia; Dr. David Chipanta, @UnaidsNamibia Country Director; Dr. Laimi Ashipala from @WHONAMIBIA and Ms. Anne Githuku-Shongwe, Regional Director, @UNAIDS_ESA .
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@WHONAMIBIA
WHO Namibia
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This week @MhssNamibia in Omaheke region is implementing the African Vaccination week with support from the @GovJapan through the @WHONAMIBIA The services include nutritional inventions and support. 👇see appreciation from a father who took his 10 month old daughter for
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@WHONAMIBIA
WHO Namibia
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This week is Global Breastfeeding Week! With the ongoing African Vaccination Week in Omaheke Region, health care workers are promoting breastfeeding for optimal growth and development of young children. 👇Maria shares her story and is encouraging other mothers to breastfeed
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@WHONAMIBIA
WHO Namibia
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#Breastfeeding is recommended at least until a child turns 2 years old. It continues to: ✅ provide important nutrients ✅ build a stronger immune system & protect against obesity. Mums need access to breastfeeding support throughout their breastfeeding journey.
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@WHONAMIBIA
WHO Namibia
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Proud to witness the launch of the Integrated Physical Education and Sports in Schools Policy and commenting @officialmsyns & Ministry of Education, Arts & Culture on this remarkable achievement! #Letskeepmoving
@ndatalav
Aune Victor
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Deputy Minister of Education, Arts and Culture expressing appreciation to UNICEF, UNESCO, UNFPA and WHO for supporting the development of the IPESS Policy @UnicefNamibia @UNESCOWindhoek @UNFPA_Namibia @MoEACnamibia @WHONAMIBIA
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@WHONAMIBIA
WHO Namibia
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It's #WorldBreastfeedingWeek . Let’s support mums everywhere to breastfeed as long as they would like. Breastfeeding mums need: 🧸 A supportive network of family & friends 🤱🏿 Solidarity in our public spaces 🤰🏿 Access to paid maternity leave and rights 🤝🏿 Reliable and
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@WFP
World Food Programme
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During the first 1,000 days of a child's life, the right #nutrition at the right time yields benefits for a lifetime - and catalyses improvements in health, education, poverty reduction and resilience.
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@WHONAMIBIA
WHO Namibia
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The @MhssNamibia in collaboration with @WHONAMIBIA with support from @JapanGov conducted on-the-job mentorship and coaching to healthcare workers in Oshakati Intermediate hospital, Opuwo, Mariental and Gobabis district hospitals during the week of 22 -26 July 2024. This was
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@WHONAMIBIA
WHO Namibia
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#DYK - Women subjected to intimate partner violence are most likely to visit health facilities frequently than their counterparts The protection of women and children against violence and abuse remains a high priority for the Namibian government. With support from the @GovJapan
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@WHONAMIBIA
WHO Namibia
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A total of 36 health workers from Kavango East and West regions were capacitated in Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response as part of strengthening health security. The health workers were equipped with knowledge and skills to prevent, timeously detect and appropriately
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@WHONAMIBIA
WHO Namibia
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With support from @WHONAMIBIA , @MhssNamibia is conducting a Polio Environmental Surveillance (ES) refresher training for surveillance officers at regional and district levels to facilitate ES sample collection. The Polio Environmental Surveillance was also expanded to Omaheke
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@WHONAMIBIA
WHO Namibia
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The longer you stay away from tobacco, the healthier you get ⬇️ #NoTobacco
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