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Namibia: Health Minister Saddened By Deaths
New Era, 31 May 2012
The Minister of Health and Social Services Dr Richard Kamwi says he is "saddened" by the recent and sudden spike in maternal and infant deaths at state hospitals. Read more »
A mother holds her baby as they receive the polio vaccination.
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