Namibia: WHO Commits N$3 Million to Hepatitis E Response

11 December 2018

Windhoek — The World Health Organisation (WHO) has since the outbreak of Hepatitis E committed N$3 million to support the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS) to intensify efforts in the response against the disease.

The WHO country representative, Dr Charles Sagoe-Moses, said last week that approximately N$500 000 was allocated to the Ministry of Health and Social Services to conduct a frontline Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme, which will see 30 students deployed to the regions affected by Hepatitis E to strengthen their support.

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