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Travel Advisory – U.S. Embassy Windhoek, Namibia

Location: Namibia (countrywide) Event: Travel Advisory for Namibia – Level 4: Do Not Travel Due to COVID-19 Do not travel to Namibia due to COVID-19. The Namibian Ministry of Health and Social Services has confirmed 2,652 cases of COVID-19 in Namibia. 563 of these cases have recovered, and there have been 15 fatalities. Read the Department of State’s  COVID-19 page  before you plan any …

By U.S. Embassy Windhoek | 7 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Travel & Tourism

Useful Information on Malaria when travelling to Northern and Eastern parts of Namibia

Travelers are reminded that if travelling to the northern or eastern parts of Namibia, to please contact your health care provider to inquire about malaria prophylaxis at least one week before your travel. According to the Ministry of Health and Social Services, all regions are experiencing an increase of malaria cases. The Oshikoto Region has …

By U.S. Embassy Windhoek | 2 February, 2017 | Topics: Health Issues, News, Travel & Tourism | Tags: CDC, CDC Namibia, Malaria, Ministry of Health and Social Services