New Outreach Materials Encourage Women at Risk to Take PrEP
Windhoek – Yesterday, the U.S. Government-funded DREAMS program and the Ministry of Health and Social Services launched new public awareness materials encouraging young women at risk…
Remarks by U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Jessica Long at the Peace Corps Reinstatement Swearing In
Good morning! It is a great pleasure to have you join us here today for this special ceremony that commemorates the return to service of…
Peace Corps Volunteer Swearing-in Ceremony First post-Covid-19 Volunteer Returns
Windhoek – On Wednesday, May 18 U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Jessica Long swore in the first of the returning Peace Corps Volunteers, who had departed due…
“I regained my life through DREAMS” – Rempie
With only a Grade 10 in hand, 23-three-year-old Rempie Jeremaia from Omuthiya, just like so many other young Namibians, had limited options and was at…
Statement by Charge d’Affaires Jess Long for World Press Freedom Day
Today, on World Press Freedom Day, we celebrate the determination of Namibian journalists and media professionals who continue to be the beacons of press freedom…
“World Health Day Share Fair” Gives Voice to Key Populations
Windhoek –The U.S. Embassy’s Chargé d’Affaires Jessica Long and the Minister of Health and Social Services, Honorable Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, on Friday, April 08 opened…
Remarks by Jessica Long, U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Opening of the Share Fair
Thank you for inviting me to the opening of the first Share Fair with the theme “Our planet, our health” in association with yesterday’s World…
FELPT Cohort 6 Frontline Graduation Remarks by Dr. Brian Baker, CDC Namibia Country Director
Good morning, As many of know, the Field Epidemiology Training Program was modelled after a training approach created at the US Centers for Disease Control…
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Helps Vulnerable People Stay HIV-Free
“Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis or PrEP keeps me safe from contracting HIV.” These are the words of 40-year-old Mulela*, a resident of Makaravani location at Katima Mulilo…
Remarks by Acting Deputy Chief of Mission, Walter Parrs for World TB Day 2022
Good morning! It is great to be here. Usually, my job keeps me in Windhoek, so I am very pleased to join you today here.…
Statement by U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Jess Long on Namibia’s 32nd Independence Day
On behalf of the American people, I want to extend my congratulations to His Excellency President Hage Geingob and to all Namibians on your country’s celebration of…
Namibia Receives 200 Medical Emergency Beds to Support COVID-19 Response
Windhoek – The Ministry of Health and Social Services received today 200 new medical emergency beds following a months-long cooperation on the initiative by the U.S. Embassy…
U.S. Business Delegation Concludes Visit to Namibia
Windhoek – A U.S. business delegation wrapped up today a visit to Namibia during which they met with Namibian Vice President His Excellency Nangolo Mbumba, other…
Largest-Ever U.S. Business Delegation to Namibia Arrives
Windhoek – On Monday morning, February 28, representatives from several major U.S. companies will begin a visit to explore investment and commercial opportunities in Namibia. Ms. Akunna…
Who Will You Trust About Vaccines? By Chargé d’Affaires Jessica Long
Windhoek – The United States Government (USG) has been a partner in health with the Namibian Government for nearly two decades. We have been incredibly successful in our…
Message for U.S. Citizens: Registering to vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done...
Registering to vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in the world! Start by confirming your voter registration…
CAGs bring hope to those living with HIV
The air was dry, the cloudless sky blue, and the road dusty in the quiet sleepy town of Outjo. With the sun shining mercilessly, hot…
Statement by U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Jess Long for December 10 Human Rights Day
Windhoek – December 10 is Human Rights Day. On this day in 1948 the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a powerful…