Ministry of Health refutes claims about secret WHO negotiations

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MHHS) has denied allegations of misinformation surrounding Namibia’s involvement in negotiations at the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva, Switzerland. The ministry has expressed concern over the potential impact of falsehoods on national interest and public sentiment. The controversy arose following a press conference led by the leader of the Republican Party of Namibia Henk Mudge, earlier this month. Mudge’s speech delved into concerns about the WHO’s proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations of 2005 and the introduction of a new pandemic treaty. He asserted that the global health crisis,…