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Official Twitter account of the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in Namibia.
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Out Now: WHO Namibia Quarterly Newsletter Edition 2!. On behalf of @WHONAMIBIA Rep. Dr. Richard Banda, we’re excited to share the latest edition of our newsletter. This issue highlights key milestones and impactful collaborations to strengthen Namibia’s health system and
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RT @UNFPA_Namibia: Stakeholders from @MOHSSNamibia1, @UNFPA, @WHONAMIBIA , development partners, #CSOs, and youth representatives met to re….
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#SelfCare interventions empower you to take charge of your reproductive health. They make it easier to access and use #contraception while planning your fertility. A growing range of self-care options includes:.➡️ Condoms.➡️ Contraceptive pills.➡️ Diaphragms.➡️ Spermicides.➡️
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Behind the over 65,000 girls aged 9-14 years who received the #HPV vaccine during the first two weeks of public healthcare rollout is a dedicated health workforce comprising 412 teams that supported regions, districts, and schools. Nurse Ramona Mbadeka from the Groot Aub Clinic
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Watch to learn why @WHO recommends that girls aged 9 to 14 years get the #HPV vaccine, which is highly effective in preventing #cervicalcancer . #ViralFactsAfrica .@viralfacts @MhssNamibia
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Even small amounts of alcohol can harm your health. 🔴 Don’t risk your health or your baby’s. Stay alcohol-free during pregnancy. Here’s why 👇
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Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among women in sub-Saharan Africa. In 2022, Africa accounted for 23% of global cervical cancer mortality which is poised to increase to 30% by 2030 if the current trend continues. To eliminate cervical cancer by 2030, @WHO
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The power of vaccination!. #vaccineswork.
The GPEI works in the most difficult places around the world to deliver healthcare. But, thanks to the tireless efforts of frontline workers and tools like the oral polio vaccine, the number of children paralyzed has dropped by 99%. Let’s stay committed to #EndPolio everywhere.
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RT @WHOAFRO: Around 136 million people in the African region live with hearing loss. #HearingCare .
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Every nine minutes a person dies from #rabies, although it is 100% preventable. Protect yourself & your furry friends 🐶 by getting your dog vaccinated annually. Ensure people who are bitten also get access to life saving vaccines 📷
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The @MhssNamibia is wrapping up a two-week campaign focused on integrating human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination into routine immunization programmes. During the campaign, vaccination sites were set up in schools nationwide, where girls aged 9 to 14 received the HPV vaccine.
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RT @WHOAFRO: Be aware of breast cancer symptoms. Early diagnosis of breast cancer generally increases the chances of successful treatment….
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RT @WHO: Every woman and their baby deserves safe, respectful care. Yet, mistreatment during pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal perio….
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The oral contraceptive pill is highly effective in preventing unintended pregnancy. It can help with period issues and it is safe for most people. The oral contraceptive pill needs to be taken correctly (on a daily basis) and does not protect against sexually transmitted
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RT @MhssNamibia: Protect our girls from cervical cancer! Let's support & encourage HPV vaccination for girls aged 9-14. Join the campaign &….
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If you're visiting a high-risk #malaria area, here is how to protect yourself and your loved ones. · Carry insect repellent and reapply regularly.· Sleep under a treated mosquito net every night.· Wear long-sleeved clothing.· Keep doors and windows closed or screened.· Seek
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Breastmilk🤱🏿 is the ideal food for infants. It is safe, clean, and contains antibodies that protect against many common childhood illnesses. Infant feeding tips:.✅ Exclusively breastfeed for the first 6 months.✅ Continue breastfeeding with complementary foods until age 2
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#Cholera is an easily preventable and treatable disease. Here are the symptoms you need to be on the lookout for👇. #ViralFactsAfrica @viralfacts
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Breast milk is the ideal first food for a baby . It's safe, clean and contains antibodies which protect against dangerous illnesses. ✅ Start within 1 hour after birth.✅ Breastfeed exclusively for the first 6 months.✅ Continue alongside healthy family foods until the baby is
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