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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
Promulgation of Public and Environmental Health Act, 2015
Ministry of Health, Namibia
This is an Act specifying the framework for a structured uniform public and environmental health system in Namibia, and to provide for ancillary matters.
Namibia • 2015 • 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 Strategic Framework for HIV and AIDS Response in Namibia 2017/18 to 2021/22
Ministry of Health, Namibia
This policy is a national response plan to the HIV pandemic. The plan aims to reduce new HIV infections and AIDS-related mortality by 75% by 2022 from 2015 levels and move towards ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.
Namibia • 2017 • Health
Guidelines for Implementing National Referral Policy
Ministry of Health, Namibia
The overall objective of this policy is to ensure timely access to comprehensive health care services for all Namibians.
Namibia • 2015 • 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
Nutrition Guidelines for Prevention and Management of Non-Communicable Diet Related Diseases
Ministry of Health, Namibia
This document highlights the guidelines for the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases in Namibia such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, cancer, asthma, arthritis, and other diseases.
Namibia • 2013 • 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
National Guidelines on Oral Health Services Delivery
Ministry of Health, Namibia
This document contains guidelines to address inequalities and inequitable distribution of current oral health services in Namibia.
Namibia • 2013 • 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
Namibia Post Exposure Prophylaxis Guidelines
Ministry of Health, Namibia
These guidelines outline the preventative measures for Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C in Namibia.
Namibia • 2010 • 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