1271 Results Found

Promulgation of Atomic Energy and Radiation Protection Act, 2005 (

Ministry of Health, Namibia

This is an Act specifying the provisions for adequate protection of the environment and of people in current and future generations against the harmful effects of radiation by controlling and regulating the production, processing, handling, use, holding, storage, transport, and disposal of radiation sources and radioactive materials, and controlling and regulating prescribed non-ionizing radiation sources; to establish an Atomic Energy Board and to provide for its composition and functions; to establish a National Radiation Protection Authority; and other ancillary matters.

Namibia 2005 Health

Public and Environmental Health Act 1 of 2020

Ministry of Health, Namibia

This document provides a various amendments to the Public and Environment Health Act, 2015, following the need to impose regulations on Public Health due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

Namibia 2020 Health

National Guidelines for the Management of Tuberculosis

Ministry of Health, Namibia

This policy was designed to address the spread of TB in Namibia. Key facets of the policy include the management of TB in Children, drug-resistant TB, diagnosis of TB, and infection control and prevention.

Namibia 2019 Health

Self Testing Guidelines

Ministry of Health, Namibia

This policy was set up by the government with two main objectives: to support the implementation and scale-up of ethical, effective, acceptable, and evidence-based approaches to HIV self-testing and assisted HIV partner notification; and to support the routine offer of voluntary assisted HIV partner notification services.

Namibia 2016 Health

National Health Act 2 of 2015

Ministry of Health, Namibia

This is an Act specifying the framework for a structured uniform health system within Namibia; to consolidate the laws relating to state hospitals and state health services, regulate the conduct of state hospitals and state health services; to provide financial assistance for special medical treatment of State patients; and other ancillary matters.

Namibia 2015 Health

Third Medium Term Strategic Plan for Tuberculosis and Leprosy 2017/18 – 2021/22

Ministry of Health, Namibia

This plan is based on the strategic vision of the government to achieve a TB and Leprosy-free Namibia. The policy objective is to reduce the national burden of tuberculosis to less than 50 cases per 100,000 and reduce the burden
of leprosy to less than one leprosy patient per 1,000,000 population by 2035.

Namibia 2017 Health

National Policy on Infant and Young Child Feeding

Ministry of Health, Namibia

This policy aims to ensure the survival, healthy development, and protection of the child from birth up to 5 years and to protect the health of their mothers.

Namibia 2003 Health

National Health Care Technology Policy

Ministry of Health, Namibia

The overall goal of this policy is to improve health services in Namibia by giving health service providers the necessary health care technology resources to enable them to deliver high-quality, safe, and cost-effective service.

Namibia 2003 Health

Tobacco Products Control Act, 2010

Ministry of Health, Namibia

This is an Act for the establishment of the Tobacco Product Control Committee to control the use of Tobacco in Namibia. The Act also outlines the powers, duties, and functions of the Committee and for all other ancillary matters.

Namibia 2010 Health

Tuberculosis Infection Control Guidelines

Ministry of Health, Namibia

These guidelines was designed by the Ministry of Health to guide government programmes aimed at reducing the risk of TB infection in health facilities, households and the community through the adoption of rational, affordable and cost-effective TB-IC measures.

Namibia 2006 Health

National Referral Policy

Ministry of Health, Namibia

The overall goal of this policy is to ensure a well-functioning referral system that is characterized by appropriate health and social services utilization, enhancing access to medical care services in Namibia.

Namibia 2013 Health

Third National Development Plan (NDP3) 2007/2008-2011/12

Ministry of Health, Namibia

This document highlights the government’s third national development plan. The main focus of the plan includes the macroeconomy, development framework, and development targets.

Namibia 2007 Health

Promulgation of National Health Act, 2015

Ministry of Health, Namibia

This is an Act specifying the framework for a structured uniform health system within Namibia; to consolidate the laws relating to state hospitals and state health services, regulate the conduct of state hospitals and state health services; to provide financial assistance for special medical treatment of State patients, and other ancillary matters.

Namibia 2015 Health

Health Strategic Plan

Ministry of Health, Namibia

This Strategic Plan specifies the government strategy for organizational transformation in the health sector and the adoption of the Balanced Scorecard as the tool of strategy implementation for transforming the Ministry of Health and Social Services to improve health service delivery in Namibia.

Namibia 2009 Health