Windhoek – U.S. Ambassador Lisa Johnson launched the new PEPFAR-funded voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) program “SAFE VMMC” in Namibia. The up to five-year, US$33.5 million program is led by USAID and the Ministry of Health and Social Services. Through the VMMC program, implementer Abt Associates will expand voluntary medical male circumcision services to reach ...
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By U.S. Embassy Windhoek | 14 November, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Health Issues, News, PEPFAR, Press Releases, U.S. & Namibia, U.S. Agencies, USAID | Tags: CDC, VMMC, Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC)
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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By U.S. Embassy Windhoek | 21 June, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Health Issues, Speeches, U.S. & Namibia, U.S. Agencies, USAID | Tags: Ministry of Health and Social Services, VMMC, Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC)
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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By U.S. Embassy Windhoek | 30 November, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Health Issues, PEPFAR, Speeches, U.S. & Namibia, U.S. Agencies, USAID | Tags: CDC, CDC Namibia, HIV/AIDS, VMMC, World Aids Day
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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By U.S. Embassy Windhoek | 13 September, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, PEPFAR, Speeches, U.S. & Namibia, U.S. Agencies | Tags: HIV/AIDS, NUST, VMMC
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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By U.S. Embassy Windhoek | 12 September, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, PEPFAR, Speeches, U.S. & Namibia, U.S. Agencies, USAID | Tags: AIDSFree, Khomas Region, Smartcut Clinics, VMMC, Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision
