Namibia Red Cross Society

10 Nov

EU contributes N$3.8 million to drought relief efforts

ObserverNational NewsAna Beatriz Martins, EU Ambassador, Namibia Red Cross Society

Niël Terblanché The European Union (EU) has donated approximately N$3.8 million to support Namibia's ongoing drought relief programme in a gesture of international solidarity. The announcement of the generous donation was made on Friday during a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila and EU Ambassador to Namibia, Ana Beatriz Martins. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila expressed the Namibian government's gratitude for the EU's timely assistance, highlighting that the funds will be channelled through the Namibia Red Cross Society. She said that the collaboration aims to provide essential aid, including food, clean water, and multipurpose cash, to over 140 000 individuals affected by drought…

Namibia reports 31 new Hepatitis E Cases

ObserverObserver MoneyHepatitis E Virus (HEV), Namibia Red Cross Society

Clifton Movirongo Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) continues to spread in the country, with 31 new cases reported from 06-17 September 2020 compared to 29 cases reported in the previous reporting period, 10-23 August 2020. According to the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), as of 20 September 2020, a cumulative total of 7,966 HEV cases were reported since the outbreak was declared in December 2017. Khomas Region according to Ministry of Health figures accounts for the highest number of cases at 62 percent followed by Erongo Region with 21 percent of the cases. The remaining 17 percent of reported…