Dr. Brian Baker Archives

Remarks by Dr. Brian Baker, CDC Namibia Country Director, On the Occasion of the Launch of the MenStar Strategy in Namibia

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 ...

By U.S. Embassy Windhoek | 15 November, 2022 | Topics: Health Issues, News, PEPFAR, Speeches, U.S. & Namibia, U.S. Agencies | Tags: CDC Country Director, CDC Namibia, Dr. Brian Baker, HIV/AIDS, MenStar, Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS)

Tree planting to celebrate the 20th anniversary of CDC Namibia

Windhoek- On November 2, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention celebrated its 20th anniversary. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention opened its first office in Windhoek, Namibia in 2002, with subsequent satellite offices in Oshakati, Rundu, and Katima Mulilo. CDC is the United States’ public health agency. CDC works in the ...

By U.S. Embassy Windhoek | 2 November, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, embassy, Health Issues, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Namibia, U.S. Agencies | Tags: 20th Anniversary, CDC Namibia, CDC Namibia Country Director, Chargé d’Affaires Jessica Long, Dr. Brian Baker, Executive Director Mr. Benetus Nangombe, Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS), U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention