Good morning. Since I arrived in Namibia nearly one year ago, I have travelled widely across the country, and I have experienced what we really mean when we say this is a vast country. I have seen how rapidly the roads change from tar to gravel, and I have experienced the added time and skill …
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Good morning! It is a great pleasure and honor to welcome you to this special ceremony commemorating the arrival of three dedicated Peace Corps Response Volunteers — the first of many as Peace Corps prepares to bring in additional groups of Volunteers to serve throughout Namibia. Peace Corps makes a significant contribution to building international …
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I’m here today because you are the keepers of democracy. As the first generation to be born into a free Namibia, the legacy that your parents and grandparents created is now yours—yours to defend and protect. Yours to grow. And as we look forward, we must remember that the fight for democracy has no end. …
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Mr. President, Madame First Lady; Vice President and Mrs. Mbumba; Madame Pohamba; Distinguished leaders of Namibia’s government, businesses, and civil society: It’s my great honor to join you this afternoon. I’ve been overwhelmed by the warmth, kindness, and care that has welcomed me. It’s been such a special experience for me. So, on behalf of …
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Good afternoon! It is an honour to be with you today to commemorate this World AIDS Day. The United States government remains committed to work with the Namibian government by “Putting Ourselves to the Test to Achieve Equity to End HIV”, which is the United States’ theme for this year’s World AIDS Day. This theme …
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Good morning, I am delighted that we are all gathered here today to witness and celebrate this important event, representing yet another milestone of the continued partnership between the United States and the Government of Namibia in the fight against COVID-19. The United States has committed over US$20 million – or more than N$350 million …
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Good morning and welcome! Today, we are here to celebrate the launch of the MenStar strategy, a critical program focused on improving health outcomes for men, and just as importantly, helping men to be community leaders in fighting the HIV epidemic in Namibia. On behalf of the U.S. Government, I am proud to be here …
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Good afternoon Advancing health security around the world is a key priority of the U.S. government. One of the ways we achieve this priority is through the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention opened an office in Namibia in 2002. Twenty years later, in 2022, we …
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Thank you for inviting me to this auspicious occasion. I want to thank the Office of the Prime Minister for its technical guidance and support for this initiative; Mr. Ben Nangombe, Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, for his leadership; Mr. Jeremia Nghipundjwa and Ms. Anna Isaacs for their day-to-day management …
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Good afternoon! I am so happy to highlight this milestone in our construction project, where we reintroduce the vegetation back to its environment. And I am excited to have the support of various entities here today- the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, and the National Botanical Research Institute …
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Let me begin by offering my sincere congratulations on the launch of this Minimum Package of HIV and TB Services for People in Correctional Facilities and Police Holding Cells. This is a shining example of partnership and collaboration and it my great pleasure to be here today on behalf of the United States Government. The …
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Congratulations Namibia! I am very proud to be here today because I was invited to speak when the new pediatric HIV medicine was introduced to Namibia just over a year ago, and I have closely watched the progress made since then. The child version of DTG (I understand that we call it “pediatric DTG”) was …
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Good afternoon! It is a pleasure to be here with you for this event showcasing and celebrating the successes achieved through the U.S. Agency for International Development’s six-year TradeHub program. The U.S. Government prioritizes creating jobs in Namibia through growing Namibian exports to the United States and other countries, increasing U.S. investment in Namibia, and …
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Good afternoon, Mandela Washington Fellows! It is my pleasure to be here today to re-congratulate you on your selection for the prestigious Mandela Washington Fellowship program and to introduce you to the Namibian people. All of you should be enormously proud of your accomplishment. Congratulations. To the members of the media with us here today: …
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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 a dedicated Volunteer and marks the first of many to come as Peace Corps prepares to bring more groups of new Volunteers over the coming months and years. To our …
Read More» 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 on the African continent. In 2021 Namibia again had Africa’s freest press and ranked 24th out of 180 countries globally on the World Press Freedom Index. That is an accomplishment …
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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 Health Day. On behalf of the U.S. government, I wish to begin by recognizing the Namibian government’s response to challenges posed by COVID-19. I also wish to highlight the heroic …
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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 and Prevention (CDC) over 50 years ago, known as the Epidemic Intelligence Service, or EIS. The impetus for the EIS program was to meet the ever growing and changing needs …
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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. Travelling in this beautiful country is always a pleasure, especially when it is to see the amazing work the Ministry of Health and Social Services and its partners are doing. …
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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 its 32nd year of independence. The United States values the enduring partnership and friendship between our people, rooted in our mutual commitment to deepening democracy, promoting shared prosperity, and advancing human …
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The new United States Embassy behind us has reached a very important milestone. Our team has successfully reached the highest point in the construction of our new home. I am very happy to be at this “Topping Out” ceremony to recognize this important achievement and what it signifies. To start with, I find it simply …
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It is an honour to be with you today to commemorate this year’s World AIDS Day. The focus of our partnership with the Namibian government remains on ‘Ending the HIV epidemic, working on Equitable access and Hearing everyone’s voice’ which is also the United States government’s theme for this year’s World AIDS Day. As President …
Read More» In recognition of November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, I want to send a clear message and support all the other voices who are saying the same thing: violence against women and girls must end now. Globally, more than one in three women experience such violence during their …
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Good morning. I am so pleased to be here for a second time, exactly one month later, to celebrate the arrival of the second consignment of U.S. Government donated Pfizer Bio-NTech vaccines. Today we are handing over 124,000 doses of the Pfizer Bio-NTech COVID-19 vaccine. This is in addition to the first consignment of 100,620 …
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Good morning, and thank you IPPR, for inviting me to speak at the launch of your book on fiscal transparency in Namibia – Keep Your Eyes on the Money. Congratulations to the IPPR team for completing this important project highlighting the role the public can play in improving budget transparency and accountability. Also, thanks to …
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I would like to begin by thanking our distinguished guests for attending today. I would particularly like to thank the Namibian Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, the Honorable Frans Kapofi for being in attendance. I would also like to thank Captain Chad Graham and his crew for hosting us onboard the USS Hershel “Woody” …
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My time as U.S. Ambassador here is coming to an end after nearly three and a half years; in fact, today is my last day as Ambassador. I will be returning to Washington, D.C. to serve in the Biden-Harris Administration where I will help to advance those democratic principles that Namibians and Americans care about …
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Thank you very much for the warm welcome and the opportunity to be here with you this morning to learn more about this innovative approach to ensure the food security of those who are most vulnerable and in need. The U.S. government is committed to ensuring we sustain the gains we have made in controlling …
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Windhoek – On World Press Freedom Day, I want to voice my support for the principle of press freedom, as well as my support for the journalists and media professionals who use that freedom to improve our societies. Freedom of the press is a foundational principle of democratic countries, like Namibia and the United States. It has been …
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It is an honor for me to be here with you at this important occasion to mark yet another step in our continued fight against COVID-19, in a spirit of partnership and goodwill. First, I would like to commend the Namibian government, Honourable Minister of Health and Social Services Dr. Shangula and his team for …
Read More» Windhoek – On behalf of the Embassy and the people of the United States, I would like to congratulate all Namibians as you celebrate the 31st anniversary of Namibia’s independence. The United States values its strong partnership with Namibia over the past 31 years. Together we have confronted challenge after challenge, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the …
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The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to working with the African Union to advance our shared vision of a better future. President Biden’s full statement to the AU here: https://youtu.be/CE3X77YBSN8
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U.S. Department of State Headquarters Harry S. Truman Building Washington, D.C. 2:45 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Secretary, it’s great to be here with you. And I’ve been looking forward a long time to be able to call you “Mr. Secretary.” Good afternoon, everyone. It’s an honor to be back at the State Department under …
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Windhoek – On January 20, Joseph R. Biden, Jr. took the oath of the Office of the President to protect and defend the Constitution, becoming the 46th President of the United States of America. In his inaugural address, President Biden said, “America has been tested and we have come out stronger for it. We will repair our …
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The United States Capitol 11:52 AM EST THE PRESIDENT: Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice President Pence, distinguished guests, and my fellow Americans. This is America’s day. This is democracy’s day. A day of history and hope. Of renewal and resolve. Through a crucible for the ages America …
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Windhoek – Today, January 11, is Human Trafficking Awareness Day. I want to voice my support for the work that Namibia and the United States together have undertaken in fighting this terrible cruelty. Human trafficking is an international crime of the absolute worst kind, as it is a violation of a person’s most basic human rights. …
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Windhoek – In recognition of Human Rights Day on December 10, I want to voice my support for the important principles that this day represents. Human rights are what give strength to Namibia, the United States, and all other democratic societies that share our values. As the U.S. Ambassador, I deeply respect the way that fundamental …
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This year’s World AIDS day theme is “Global solidarity, shared responsibility.” For over 15 years, the United States and Namibia have been partners in health. The result of our partnership is that Namibia is a global leader in the fight against HIV! Together with Namibia, we share a common interest in reaching and sustaining epidemic …
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“Determining the Cost of Providing HIV Care and Treatment, Including the Achievement of Viral Suppression, to Patients at Antiretroviral Therapy Sites in Namibia” and “Assessment of Community Adherence Club Implementation in Namibia’s HIV Programme, July 2020” Good afternoon! The United States Government, through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), has been in Namibia since …
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Dr Eric Dziuban, “All you need is a plan, the roadmap, and the courage to press on to your destination”, by Earl Nightingale. This quote is by an American motivational speaker and radio personality. While it was written many years ago, it is perfect for today. We had the plan, we have the roadmap, and …
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Thank you for joining this important media briefing today. I appreciate your interest in the work that the United States undertakes jointly with Namibia. We are strong partners in health. The United States President’s Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) began its work in Namibia in 2005. We have been here for 15 years and …
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I am proud to announce that the United States is providing N$100 million in assistance to Namibia to fight COVID-19. As U.S. Ambassador, my priority has always been partnering with Namibia to improve the health of Namibians. This is a partnership that works and it is helping to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Namibia. …
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Good morning! It is a pleasure to be here today together with the Honorable Prime Minister and the United Nations World Food Program to see the expansion of U.S. provided food assistance to an additional six regions. This assistance began in December in Kavango East and West regions and now will also support those most …
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Good morning and thank you all for attending the PEPFAR stakeholders’ meeting to kick off this year’s COP planning season. The United States is the single largest donor to Namibia’s fight against HIV, and we do not intend to stop now! We are excited to begin the planning process for COP20, which will provide PEPFAR …
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Good morning! It is a pleasure to be here today with the Honorable Governor and the United Nations World Food Programme. I am happy to announce that we are beginning the distribution of the U.S. food assistance to Namibian families suffering from the worst effects of the drought. What you see today is the first …
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It is my absolute pleasure to be here with you today to commemorate World AIDS Day in the Khomas region. With the global theme “Communities make a difference”, it is so important to see you, the members of this community, here today because the ability to make a difference is in your hands. Namibia’s goal …
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Good morning! It is my pleasure to be here with you all today. The Namibia University of Science and Technology’s annual HIV/AIDS and Wellness Campaign is a great way for us to share information and increase our knowledge about HIV. This year’s theme, ‘Knowledge is Power,’ is appropriate because when we know more, we are …
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One of my top priorities as U.S. Ambassador is to increase U.S.-Namibia trade and investment in order to create prosperity for both our countries. Since 2000, the African Growth and Opportunity Act, known as AGOA has served as the cornerstone of U.S. economic engagement with Africa. AGOA has helped create hundreds of thousands of jobs …
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We are here today with the Yambidhidha Community Adherence Group to celebrate an important achievement: more than 3,200 people in eight health districts now receive their HIV medication through Tonata’s 322 Community Adherence Groups! If it were not for the Community Adherence Groups, many of those people would face difficulties in obtaining their medication and …
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Launch for the National Guidelines for Antiretroviral Therapy, the Paediatric and Adolescents ART Package, and the CBART Evaluation report Today is an exciting day. These new guidelines are making important changes in the way HIV positive patients will receive care and treatment. We also are launching several documents to support the Pediatric and Adolescents HIV …
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Good afternoon, and welcome! Today, I am delighted to celebrate the 243rd anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America among friends here in Namibia. You honor us by joining us. Thank you. I also want to thank the Old Wheelers Club for the fantastic venue and food, and our sponsors for their …
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Scroll down for full remarks by U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs. Windhoek – The U.S. Department of State’s Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Matthew Harrington, visited Namibia during the week of June 17-21, with engagements covering the broad U.S.-Namibia partnership. DAS Harrington served as the Deputy Chief of …
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Good morning and welcome! I am very pleased and proud to join you for this important milestone event, which tells yet another Namibian success story. 150,000! This is the magic number we are celebrating today. We are celebrating 150,000 smart male Namibians who have volunteered to get the “smart cut.” Under the leadership and guidance …
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Good morning! It is a great pleasure to be in Okahandja again to swear in the next generation of U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers in Namibia, and also to convey America’s appreciation for the support this community provides to the Peace Corps. To the Group 49 Trainees, it is wonderful to see you again and I …
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Thank you for attending this important media briefing today. I appreciate your interest in this life-saving work that the United States government undertakes jointly with the Namibian government. The United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) was enacted on May 27, 2003, and began its work in Namibia in 2005.Our commitment remains unwavering. …
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I would like to join with others in welcoming you to the Africa Center for Strategic Studies’ Whole-of-Africa Maritime Dialogue. My name is Peter Lord, and I am the Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy here in Windhoek. The United States has long been committed to working with Africa to help African states …
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Remarks by the U.S. Ambassador to Namibia, Ms. Lisa Johnson and CDC Country Director, Dr. Eric Dziuban at the announcement of the new MoHSS-CDC 5 year cooperative agreement U.S. Ambassador to Namibia, Ms. Lisa Johnson Good morning – I am thrilled to be here with you today. The U.S. Embassy and the Ministry of Health …
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Lisa Johnson at the TIP National Referral Mechanism Launch Good morning, and thank you for inviting me to join you for the launch of the Trafficking in Persons National Referral Mechanism and awareness-raising campaign. I am honored to join the Namibian government as it launches a key component of the Combatting …
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Dr. Randy Kolstad, USAID Country Representative, Launch of National Guidelines for the Treatment and Management of TB & National Tuberculosis Disease Prevalence Survey It is an honor to join you today in this beautiful Oshakati stadium for this year’s World TB Day commemorations. Today’s commemorations are part of a worldwide occasion to raise awareness about the …
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Good morning, and thank you for inviting me to join you in celebration of International Women’s Day. Each of us is here today because we know that empowering women – economically, politically, and socially – is essential to creating sustainable and prosperous societies. We strongly support Namibia’s theme for this year’s Women’s Day, “empowering people …
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Good morning. It is always a pleasure to speak at a graduation ceremony because of the celebratory feeling that comes with such an event. Having moved to Namibia nearly one year ago, I know I will miss a few weddings and other celebrations back home, but I am so pleased that this is already my …
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Thank you for inviting me to join you here today. Please allow me to begin by acknowledging the important work you all do to safeguard the rule of law across southern Africa and to recognize its linkage to the global wildlife context. Illegal wildlife trade and other forms of transnational organized crime are a critical …
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Oranjemund – I’m happy to see such a great turnout for the opening of the OMD2030 Hub Market and Community Center. This project, as many of you know, was supported with funds from the U.S. Embassy through the Ambassador’s Self-Help Fund. The Self-Help Program allows the United States to respond directly to the needs of …
Read More» For 30 years we have marked World AIDS Day. On this day we reflect on the impact HIV/AIDS has had on the lives of millions of people around the world. This day also is a solemn reminder of the many lives lost to HIV/AIDS. Today in Namibia, however, we have cause for hope and also …
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Background information for the implementation of the ICCWC Toolkit and ICCWC Indicator Framework in Namibia (PDF 335 KB) Good morning! I am happy to be a part of this launch of a new project that will help Namibia in its strong efforts to fight wildlife crime. Under the leadership of the Honorable Minister of Environment and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, and through collaboration with police, prosecutors, magistrates, the ACC, NGOs, and communities, Namibia is …
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Disease knows no borders. In today’s interconnected world, diseases can spread from an isolated, rural village to any major city in as little as 36 hours. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) works 24/7 to protect Americans and save lives around the world by detecting and controlling outbreaks at their source. Critically, …
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Thank you all for being at this very important event. Today, we will highlight three organizations that have secured funding from the PEPFAR Small Grants Program. These organizations, based in your communities, are working to support the Ministry of Health and Social Services by bringing additional HIV services to you through community mobilization. For the …
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Thank you for allowing me to join you today. In thinking about what you will discuss and learn at this workshop, I thought it would be helpful for me to connect what you do on the local level here to the wider global context. Wildlife crime is pushing some of the world’s most emblematic species …
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Thank you for inviting me here today. I, too, come from a small town, so it is special for me to have the opportunity to visit places such as Akutsima. While quite different from my home town, what is the same is the sense of community. I am telling you this because I want you …
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Thank you to the Ministry of Health and Social Services for inviting me to speak at this event today. I know it is a little strange for a man to give remarks at an event about a female cancer. I will never know the fear of this cancer growing in my own body, or the …
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I want to begin by thanking you for participating in TechCamp Namibia. To our regional SADC friends and to our international trainers and experts: thank you for coming to Windhoek. To the large number of Namibians here: thank you for attending and representing such a wide spectrum of local interests. Thank you also to the …
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Today marks the first day of the 2018 Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) HIV/AIDS Wellness Campaign. I trust that all of you have heard a lot about HIV before today. So I hope you already are well-equipped with information about how you can protect yourselves from contracting HIV, what to do if you …
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35,000 Clients Reached with Private Sector Support for Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) Through the leadership of the Honorable Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Bernard Haufiku, Namibia has made great strides in the fight against HIV/AIDS, establishing itself as a global leader. The recent NAMPHIA data are clear testimony to this great achievement …
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Today is a remarkable day. The results presented here today show that Namibia is one of the countries leading the world in implementation of a successful national response to end the HIV epidemic. Namibia, I congratulate you. I especially want to congratulate the women of Namibia for having already achieved the UNAIDS 90-90-90 targets two …
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Good morning! I’m pleased to be here to help commemorate the World Day against Trafficking in Persons under today’s theme of responding to the trafficking of children and young people. And I am honored to join the Namibian government in standing in solidarity with all victims of human trafficking and committing to end this abhorrent …
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Today we are celebrating the “DREAMS” program. The name is very appropriate, because through this program, adolescent girls and young women receive the support they need to be Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-free, Mentored, and Safe. And with this support, they can achieve their dreams. All too often, girls’ dreams are interrupted. Research shows a cycle …
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Good evening, and welcome! Some of you here may have enjoyed Fourth of July celebrations in the United States, where Americans decorate their homes and streets with red, white, and blue flags and gather as communities to celebrate with picnics, parades, and fireworks. Today, I am delighted to celebrate the 242nd anniversary of U.S. Independence …
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Delivering on the Africa Bureau’s goal to promote inclusive country-led development, the fourth Women in Science (WiSci) Girls STEAM Camp – hosted by the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) – leveraged a unique public-private partnership to educate African and American girls in leadership, science, and technology. The 100 high school girls from Namibia, …
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Congratulations to the clinical staff, community workers, Ministry of Health and Social Services, and most importantly, families and children, on achieving zero cases of HIV infection in 2017 among children born to mothers living with HIV who enrolled in mother-baby follow up in this clinic. This site is one of 21 PEPFAR-supported Ministry sites across …
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Lisa A. Johnson during the Southern Africa Regional Cyber Investigations & Electronic Evidence Workshop On behalf of the U.S. Embassy in Windhoek, I would like to welcome all of you to the U.S. Department of Justice’s workshop on investigating cybercrime and collecting electronic evidence. This is a matter of importance and urgency …
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Remarks by Ambassador Johnson 2018 International Women’s Day Reception Thank you for joining me this evening to celebrate International Women’s Day, recognized around the world on March 8. March also is Women’s History Month in the United States, so I’m keeping the celebration going. International Women’s Day first was recognized in 1911 as a strategy …
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Thomas F. Daughton at the 2017 World AIDS Day Commemoration Katima Mulilo Sports Field, Zambezi Region Good morning! It is a great privilege and honor to be here with you today at the official commemoration of the 30th World AIDS Day. I am especially honored because this is my fourth – but unfortunately last …
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Remarks of U.S. Ambassador Thomas F. Daughton at the PEPFAR Namibia Stakeholder Engagement Meeting Colleagues and partners in the fight against HIV and AIDS in Namibia, ladies and gentlemen, good morning! Welcome to the latest in our regular series of PEPFAR Namibia stakeholder engagement meetings. I am very happy to see all of you, including …
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Remarks by Deputy Chief of Mission Peter Lord at the Peace Corps Swearing-In Ceremony, Andreas Kukuri Centre, Okahandja Good morning! It is a great pleasure for me to be here today to swear in another generation of Peace Corps Volunteers in Namibia. The 46 Volunteers here today have pledged to give their most precious resource – …
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U.S. Ambassador Thomas F. Daughton remarks at Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (Prep) Event Wbcg Container, 14th Road, Walvis Bay, Erongo Region Good morning! We are here in Walvis Bay today to recognize another major achievement by the Namibian government in the fight against HIV and AIDS in this country. The achievement we’re marking today is another milestone …
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U.S. Ambassador Thomas F. Daughton remarks on the Launch of the National Health Report 2014/2015 (Delivered By Mr. Robert Rhodes, Acting USAID Country Representative) Safari Court Hotel, Windhoek, Khomas Region I would like to congratulate the Ministry of Health and Social Services on the completion of the 2014/15 Health Accounts Report, the fifth round of …
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Remarks by Ambassador Thomas F. Daughton for the handover of Nkurenkuru Health Centre and Nankudu ART Clinic Upgrades Nankudu District, Kavango West Region Good morning! Early this year, the U.S. Government through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR, committed itself to provide improved antiretroviral treatment clinic spaces for the communities served by …
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U.S. Ambassador Thomas F. Daughton remarks to the 2nd Annual HIV/AIDS Awareness Campaign Good morning! It is a real pleasure for me to be here again today to help commemorate the second HIV/AIDS awareness week at the Namibia University of Science and Technology. I’m particularly pleased that the theme for this year’s awareness week is …
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Thomas F. Daughton at the World Day against Trafficking in Persons Good morning. I am honored to have been included here today to commemorate the World Day against Trafficking in Persons. Events like this one are essential to raising community awareness about the plight of victims of human trafficking here in Namibia …
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Ambassador Thomas F. Daughton announcement of the INL Combating Wildlife Trafficking Grant Namibia is a country known around the world for its natural beauty and diverse wildlife. Tourists flock here by the thousands every year for a chance to see rhinos, cheetahs and elephants roaming wild and free in the Land of the Brave. Namibia is …
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U.S. Ambassador Thomas F. Daughton remarks for the Handover of the USAID Library Book Donation to the Ministry of Education, Arts & Culture National Library Good morning! It is a real pleasure to be here with all of you today on the wonderful occasion of donating 36,500 books to the Ministry of Education, Arts & Culture. The great …
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U.S. Ambassador Thomas F. Daughton remarks on The Milestone of the 50th Health Facility Equipped With The Facility Electronic Stock Card (FESC), Okatana Health Center, Oshakati District, Oshana Region Good morning! It is a real pleasure for me this morning to be able to join the leadership of Oshana region in unveiling the electronic stock card …
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Remarks of U.S. Ambassador Thomas F. Daughton at the Launch of the District Health Information System Version 2 Good morning! I have said it before and I will say it again: Namibia’s response to the HIV epidemic is data-driven and always has been. Today we get another opportunity to see proof of that statement with the …
Read More» Good evening and thank you for joining us to celebrate the 241st anniversary of American independence. This is the third and, I expect, the final Independence Day that I will have the honor to address all of you as the U.S. ambassador to Namibia. It has been nearly three years since my wife, Mindy, and …
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Thomas F. Daughton at the Peace Corps Swearing-in Ceremony, Andreas Kukuri Conference Center, Okahandja, Namibia Good morning! It is a great pleasure for me to be here once again to launch the latest generation of Peace Corps Volunteers in Namibia. Internationally since 1961, Peace Corps has sustained its commitment to developing the resilience …
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U.S. Ambassador Thomas F. Daughton remarks at the Onjuva Clinic Opening, June 13, 2017 It is an honor for me to be here today on the auspicious occasion of the long-awaited opening of the Onjuva Clinic. You may have noticed a plaque near the entrance to the clinic. The plaque reads, “The construction of this building …
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U.S. Ambassador Thomas F. Daughton remarks on the Milestone of 750 People Living with HIV receiving ARV Medication through Refill Groups Onandjamba Village, Onyaanya Constituency, Oshikoto It is a great honor for me to be here in Onandjamba today to celebrate an important milestone on the road to controlling the HIV epidemic in Namibia. For …
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U.S. Ambassador Thomas F. Daughton at Handover of Water Tanker Trucks NamWater Depot, Windhoek – May 24, 2017 Good morning! They say that water is life, and no one knows that better than the people of Namibia. Namibia is the driest country south of the Sahara even in normal circumstances, and we all know that Namibia has suffered …
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Ambassador Thomas F. Daughton remarks for the SMS printer, Mashare Clinic, Kavango, May 12, 2017 We have come here today to see one of the 39 SMS (text message) printers currently operational in Kavango East and West, at one of the 232 clinics throughout Namibia that currently uses these printers. The use of these printers …
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U.S. Ambassador Thomas F. Daughton remarks at the Early Infant Diagnosis Milestone, Nyangana Hospital, Nyangana District, Kavango Region, May 11, 2017 It is a pleasure to be here with you at Nyangana Hospital to celebrate your achievements in preventing HIV transmission from mothers to their children. And I am proud and honored that the United States government …
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U.S. Ambassador Thomas F. Daughton at the Challenge TB Milestone: Increased Access to TB/HIV Services, Okuryangava Clinic, Windhoek, March 22, 2017 Ministry of Health and Social Services officials from the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Program, members of the Regional and District office, health staff of this clinic, TB Community Ambassadors, patients, members of the media, …
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Remarks of Thomas F. Daughton, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Namibia, to HIV Prevention and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for Adolescent Girls and Young Women: Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Consultation 1-3 February 2017, Windhoek, Namibia Good afternoon! If it’s not too late, given that we’re already into February, let me wish you all a happy new …
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Thomas F. Daughton at the handover of Community-Based ART (C-BART) Clinic to Oupili Community Okongo District, Ohangwena Region Good morning! During the last couple years, in my role as U.S. Ambassador I have had the opportunity to visit many places in this beautiful country, but it is truly a pleasure for me to …
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Thomas F. Daughton at the handover of Community-Based ART (C-BART) Clinic to Omutwe-Womhunu Community Okongo District, Ohangwena Region Good afternoon! During the last couple years, in my role as U.S. Ambassador I have had the opportunity to visit many places in this beautiful country, but it is truly a pleasure for me to …
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Remarks by U.S Ambassador Thomas. F. Daughton at the World AIDS Day 2016 Commemoration Vineta Sports Field, Swakopmund Good morning! This is the third year that I have had the pleasure to march alongside you, and I thank you for inviting me again. It is a great honor and privilege to be here in Swakopmund for the …
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Remarks at National AIDS Conference in Swakopmund Good morning. It is an honor and privilege for me to be present today at the first National AIDS Conference in Namibia. This is yet another milestone, made possible by the Ministry of Health and Social Services staff members, political leaders, partners and U.S. government staff who all contributed …
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Thomas F. Daughton at the Official Handover of Acceleration Plan Vehicles to Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) Directorate of Special Programs Good morning! It is a real pleasure for me to be back at the Ministry of Health and Social Services today to participate in another event marking our longstanding, close cooperation …
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Ambassador Thomas F. Daughton remarks at the Official Handover of the Linyanti Combined School Fence Good afternoon! Thank you all for joining us today for the official handover of the new Linyanti Combined School fence. This fence project was one of six initiatives from across Namibia that were supported by the American Embassy during the …
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Thomas F. Daughton at Katima Mulilo office opening, ARV Clinic Groundbreaking and Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP) Laboratory Renovation – Katima Mulilo Hospital Good morning! It is a real pleasure for me to be back at Katima Mulilo Hospital today. My last visit here was back in February and one thing is immediately …
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U.S. Ambassador Thomas Daughton Kutwano Sports Equipment Hand-over Remarks, Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region It is a great honor to be here with you today – not only to hand over sports equipment funded by the United States government to Kutwano Organization, but also to witness how it is actually used; and how it contributes to overcoming …
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Thomas Daughton Peace Corps Swearing-In Ceremony October 20, 2016, Municipality Hall, Okahandja Good morning! It is a great pleasure for me to be here today to launch another generation of Peace Corps Volunteers in Namibia — Americans ready to give of themselves to work alongside Namibians as equal partners in pursuit of shared …
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Remarks by Ambassador Thomas F. Daughton Self-Help Program Workshop and Award Ceremony Wednesday, October 19, 2016 Avani Hotel Good morning and welcome to the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program Workshop honoring our 2016 grant recipients. We have four impressive new grantees this year who provide a tangible example of what can be achieved when people at the community level …
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Thomas F. Daughton Launch of Project ECHO Directorate of Special Programs, MOHSS, Windhoek October 17, 2016 Good Afternoon. I am delighted to be here with you to witness the launch of the continuation phase of Project ECHO, which stands for Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes. Project ECHO is a unique tele-health platform and the …
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Thomas F. Daughton at the Official Handover of Prefabricated Containers to Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP) Engela District Hospital Good morning, and thank you all for joining us today to mark an important milestone in the provision of high-quality HIV treatment to Namibians living with HIV in this district. It’s important because …
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Thomas F. Daughton at the Official Handover of Prefabricated Containers to Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP) Onandjokwe District Hospital Good morning, and thank you all for joining us today to mark an important milestone in the provision of high-quality HIV treatment to Namibians living with HIV in this district. It’s important because today …
Read More» Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Thomas F. Daughton Official Opening of the Scaling Up HIV Viral Load Testing Workshop Safari Hotel, Windhoek September 13, 2016 Good morning! It is a pleasure for me to welcome you to Windhoek for what I am sure will be a valuable workshop on scale-up of viral load testing. This is the third in …
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Thomas F. Daughton 20th HIV/AIDS Awareness Campaign at NUST Namibia University for Science and Technology Good morning! It is a real pleasure for me to be here today to join you for the 20th HIV/AIDS Awareness Campaign. The Namibia University of Science and Technology is at the forefront of shaping the …
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Thomas F. Daughton for the Official Opening of the Scaling Up HIV Viral Load Testing Workshop Safari Hotel, Windhoek September 13, 2016 Good morning! It is a pleasure for me to welcome you to Windhoek for what I am sure will be a valuable workshop on scale-up of viral load testing. This is the third …
Read More» U.S. Ambassador Thomas Daughton remarks for the Opening of U.S. Secret Service Financial Crimes Training Seminar Good morning. I am honored to be here today to mark the opening of the U.S. Secret Service’s Financial Crimes Training Seminar. I want to start by recognizing and thanking Inspector General Sebastian Ndeitunga for the participation of his officers …
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Ongwediva — On 02 August 2016, U.S. Ambassador Thomas Daughton and Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services Juliet Kavetuna welcomed more than 100 new health care workers hired through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) who will soon be deployed to health facilities in seven districts (Onandjokwe, Omuthiya, Tsumeb, Oshikuku, Andara, Nyangana, Engela) …
Read More» U.S. Ambassador Thomas F. Daughton remarks for Opening the Second Regional Workshop for Prosecutors and Magistrates on Combating Wildlife Trafficking Good morning. It is a pleasure to welcome you to Windhoek and to this second workshop on Combating Wildlife Trafficking Crime. The U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and the United Nations Office on Drugs …
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U.S. Ambassador Thomas Daughton Remarks for the Opening of U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cyber Investigations Training Monday, July 25, 2016 Good morning. I am honored to be here today to mark the opening of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cyber Crime Investigations Training. I want to start by recognizing and thanking Inspector General Sebastian …
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On our Independence Day, as Americans we celebrate our collective history as we reaffirm our commitment to the fundamental rights that our Declaration of Independence famously called life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We also reaffirm our commitment to the belief that what binds our nation together is not color, or religion, or family …
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It is my pleasure to join you today to celebrate the successful completion of the Namibia Fire and Rescue RESPOND Programme, a program through which 132 Namibians have improved their capacity to serve as First Responders. What is a First Responder? Simply put, a First Responder is someone who is first on a disaster scene, …
Read More» Namibian women entrepreneurs; distinguished invited guests; ladies and gentlemen; members of the media: Good afternoon. I confess that I am a little intimidated to be giving a speech to a group of high-powered businesswomen who have just completed three days of training in persuasive communication and public speaking. Maybe when I finish you can tell …
Read More» The collaboration between the governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Namibia in combating the spread of HIV began more than ten years ago. That same collaboration continues today, with the U.S. government planning to spend more than US$67 million – or just over a billion Namibian dollars – this year …
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Right Honorable Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, Prime Minister of the Republic of Namibia, Regional Director for Peace Corps’ Africa Operations, Mr. Dick Day, Volunteers, Host families, Colleagues, Members of the media, ladies and gentlemen, It is a great pleasure for me to be here today to congratulate the many American Peace Corps Volunteers and to thank the …
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Honorable Dr. Bernard Haufiku, Minister of Health and Social Services, Honorable Mrs. Lucia Basson, Governor of //Karas Region, Colleagues and Friends, Good morning, and thank you for allowing me to join you all in Lüderitz today to mark World AIDS Day for 2015. Today — and every day — we honor the people whose lives …
Read More» Honorable Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Bernard Haufiku Permanent Secretary, Dr. Andreas Mwoombola Deputy Permanent Secretary, Dr. Norbert Foster Ministry of Health staff Development partners, and Colleagues from the Embassy and from the United States Good morning and welcome to the official launch of the Ministry of Health and Social Services HIV Clinical …
Read More» Honorable Katrina Hanse-Himarwa, Minister of Education, Arts and Culture; Distinguished Guests, Peace Corps staff and Volunteers, Ladies and Gentlemen: Good morning! It is a great pleasure for me to be here today to launch another generation of Peace Corps Volunteers in Namibia — Americans ready to give of themselves to work alongside Namibians as equal …
Read More» Ladies and gentlemen, good evening, and thank you for joining us! If demographic projections hold, by the end of this century, 41% of the world’s youth will be African. This growing youth demographic, increasingly empowered by new technologies, is a major driver of political, economic, and social progress. President Obama recognizes the role that young …
Read More» Honorable Calle Schlettwein, Minister of Finance, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, Ms. Ericah Shafudah, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Industrialization, Trade and SME Development, Mr. Gabriel Sinimbo, Commissioner of Customs & Excise Bevan Simataa, SACU representatives, Distinguished guests, representatives of the media, ladies and gentlemen: Good morning! It is a distinct pleasure for …
Read More» Honorable Peya Mushelenga, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, officially representing the government of the Republic of Namibia; Honorable… Honorable… Your Excellencies, members of the diplomatic corps; Distinguished invited guests, members of the media, ladies and gentlemen: Good evening and thank you all for joining us — the U.S. Embassy family — to celebrate …
Read More» Honorable Billy Mwaningange, Deputy Minister of Defence Senior Officers and Soldiers of the Namibian Defence Force, Distinguished invited guests, Members of the Media, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good morning. Thank you for joining us today to witness the handover of training aids and support equipment from the United States to the Republic of Namibia. Our purpose …
Read More» Honorable Dr. Bernard Haifiku, Minister of Health and Social Services Mr. John Hango, Acting Director, Ohangwena Regional Health Office Mr. Peter Angala, Director, Oshikoto Regional Health Office Father Lucas Katenda, Director, Anglican Medical Services Sister Angela Bock, Director, Catholic Health Services Dr. Igor Petrov, Medical Superintendent, Lutheran Medical Services Hospital in Onandgowke IntraHealth International representatives, …
Read More» Representative of the Ministry of Gender, Education and Child Welfare Ms. Spendu Onesmus, Members of CAFO, etc. Ladies and Gentlemen, Good morning! Thank you for joining us today. We’re all here because we share a common vision – a vision of a Namibia whose people are healthy and productive. We also know that to realize …
Read More» Advocate Martha Imalwa, Prosecutor General of Namibia Lt Gen Sebastian Ndeitunga, Inspector General of the Namibian Police Your Honors, members of the Namibian judiciary Distinguished participants from Botswana, Lesotho, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, the Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, and Zambia Colleagues from the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Members of the …
Read More» Honored Guests, Peace Corps staff and Volunteers, Ladies and Gentlemen: It is a great pleasure for me to be here today to launch another generation of Peace Corps Volunteers in Namibia — Americans ready to give of themselves to work alongside Namibians as equal partners in pursuit of shared goals. I am proud, as the …
Read More» Life begins and ends with family. Families celebrate life together at the dawn of new beginnings and in times of exciting transitions. And families grieve together in times of sorrow. Families share the joy of new life, and they bear the terrible burden when life ends. Families also come in many forms, and involve many …
Read More» Good morning. I am delighted to be here today on behalf of the United States government to applaud Namibia’s people and government for taking bold steps in the prevention and control of cervical cancer. It is my honor today to hand over potentially life-saving equipment that will complement efforts to improve timely screening and treatment …
Read More» Good morning and thank you for joining us at the official launch of the new and expanded Orange Babies Computer Lab in Rehoboth. This is one of five initiatives that the U.S. Embassy supports through the Ambassador’s Self-Help Fund. The Self-Help Fund is a grassroots assistance program that enables the United States Embassy to assist …
Read More» Good morning and thank you for welcoming me to Namibia. I should confess up front that this is the first time I am speaking to a public audience as U.S. ambassador to Namibia. I can’t think of a better occasion to mark my first appearance than the commemoration today of World AIDS Day, where I …
Read More» It is my great honor and pleasure to be here today for the hand over from the American people to the Namibian people of the Gobabis Regional Study and Resource Center. One of my earliest memories of growing up was when, at six years old, my mother took me to the public library to get …
Read More» Today is World Fisheries Day The U.S. Embassy Ambassador-Designate Thomas F. Daughton shares his thoughts about World Fisheries Day. This week, the world celebrates a natural resource that provides food for billions and employment opportunities for over 50 million people worldwide – fisheries. World Fisheries Day – established in 1998 and celebrated each year on …
Read More» It is with profound pleasure and honor that I join you for the Compact Closing ceremony this evening. The achievements of the MCC-MCA Namibia Compact are ASTOUNDING. As great as the achievements of the past five years are, they are only the beginning for a greater Namibia. The United States offers funding through the Millennium …
Read More» The opening of this COSDEC is a momentous occasion. Vocational training is a time-honored tradition in America that President Barack Obama continues to strengthen. In his first address to a joint session of Congress, President Obama said: “I ask every American to commit to at least one year or more of higher education or career …
Read More» Moro Vatengua noz Zerekaze, Pamue notjiuana atjihe tjitjarongana mba. I am pleased to be here today with the Honorable Minister Mutorwa as we realize your good idea of creating State Veterinary Offices in the Northern Communal Areas. Ten years ago, the United States Congress created the Millennium Challenge Corporation as a new and smart way …
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