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Source: U.S. Embassy in Namibia | Mar 28, 2023

Namibia: United States Supports Health Ministry to Store and Transport Life-Saving Medicines

These freezers enable the Health Ministry to transport vaccines and other medicines throughout the country without affecting their quality

The Ambassador of the United States of America to Namibia, Randy Berry, handed over 26 mobile freezers and 21 temperature monitoring systems to the Ministry of Health and Social Services on March 28, 2023, at the Central Medical Stores in Windhoek. The equipment to the value of N$1.2 million helps…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Namibia | Mar 09, 2023

United States (U.S.) Government Holds Solar Panel Installation and Sustainable Design Ceremony to Reinforce Partnership with Namibia

Over 900 solar panels worth $410 000 USD (approximately 7,5 million Namibia dollars) were installed to support the energy needs of the new embassy compound

On March 9th, Ambassador Randy Berry, U.S. Ambassador to Namibia, hosted a solar panel installation and sustainable design ceremony to highlight the strides the U.S government is taking to support Namibia’s sustainability goals to lower and use of renewable energy. City of Windhoek Mayor Joseph Uapingene, government officials, members from…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Namibia | Mar 01, 2023

A graduation ceremony with a difference: Celebrating the success of keeping babies HIV-free

The journey of pregnancy and motherhood is often a complex mix of joys and challenges for any woman, but to live with HIV can make it harder

Smiling and singing, a group of mothers in the Oshana region are celebrating the graduation of their children. But this is no ordinary graduation. All the mothers are living with HIV, and the graduating children are just 18 months old. By taking their antiretroviral medicine consistently and correctly, the mothers…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Namibia | Feb 21, 2023

First Lady Jill Biden to Travel to Namibia and Kenya

Dr. Biden’s engagements will focus on the empowerment of women and youth, efforts to address food insecurity, and promoting shared democratic values

First Lady Jill Biden will travel to Namibia and Kenya from Wednesday, February 22nd to Sunday, February 26th to strengthen the United States’ partnerships on the African continent, and advance our shared priorities in the region. Dr. Biden’s engagements will focus on the empowerment of women and youth, efforts to address food insecurity, and promoting shared democratic values. The…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Namibia | Feb 03, 2023

United States (U.S.) Government Not Involved with Confiscated Drone

Any reports, articles, or social media postings that say otherwise are incorrect and based on groundless accusations

In response to reports about the confiscation of a saildrone found in Namibian territorial waters near Lüderitz, the U.S. Embassy in Namibia strongly refutes any claims that the U.S. government is involved with or has interfered with the confiscated drone. Any reports, articles, or social media postings that say otherwise…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Namibia | Dec 02, 2022

United States (U.S) Government commemorates World AIDS Day with Namibia

In Namibia, PEPFAR works closely with the Namibian government to advance the health of the Namibian people through HIV prevention, care, and treatment programming

The United States government through the U.S President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) reaffirms its commitment to fight against HIV/AIDS and remembers the millions of people who have died of AIDS. In Namibia, PEPFAR works closely with the Namibian government to advance the health of the Namibian people through…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Namibia | Nov 23, 2022

Namibia: Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Graduation Ceremony

Fifty women from across the country graduated from this entrepreneurship program

On November 22, the Public Affairs Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Namibia, Tiffany Miller, officiated the graduation ceremony of the second cohort for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), a program that provides women with the tools needed to create and grow their own businesses, raise capital, and effectively…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Namibia | Nov 18, 2022

Namibia: Peace Corps Volunteers Swearing-in Ceremony

The 14 Peace Corps Volunteers arrived in Namibia on August 31, 2022, and underwent a rigorous twelve weeks of Pre-Service Training in Okahandja before being sworn in

The Swearing-in Ceremony for 14 Peace Corps Volunteers took place on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Andreas Kukuri Conference Centre in Okahandja. The Minister of Health and Social Services, Honorable Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, delivered the keynote address to welcome Peace Corps’ Volunteers to Namibia. The U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, Ms. Jessica…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Namibia | Jul 22, 2022

Namibia Achieves Top Ranking in Fight against Human Trafficking

This is the third consecutive year that Trafficking in Person’s (TIP) Report ranked Namibia in the top tier, and Namibia remains the only “Tier 1” African country

Namibia achieved “Tier 1” status for its actions during 2021 in the fight against human trafficking, according to a U.S. State Department Report. This is the third consecutive year that Trafficking in Person’s (TIP) Report ranked Namibia in the top tier, and Namibia remains the only “Tier 1” African country.…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Namibia | Jun 07, 2022

Namibia: United States Donates Millions of Condoms

These commodities are valued at US$275,000 (approx. N$4.3 million) and will be distributed to 273 hotspots and 14 pick-up points mainly targeting Key Populations (KPs) that are not yet supplied by the Ministry of Health

The United States handed over 6.9 million condoms and 2.6 million lubricants to the Ministry of Health and Social Services to address supply shortages. Namibia has one of the highest HIV prevalence rates in the world, and condoms continue to be a health sector priority for preventing the spread of…