Namibia launches national strategy to reduce maternal, child deaths

Namibia has launched a new five-year national strategy to accelerate progress in maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health, aiming to end preventable deaths and strengthen healthcare systems across the country.



Speaking at the launch on Thursday in Windhoek, Namibia's capital, Minister of Health and Social Services Esperance Luvindao said the Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Adolescent Health, and Nutrition Strategy (2025/2026-2029/2030) marks a renewed commitment to improving the quality and equity of health services for women, children, and adolescents.



"Too many women, children, and adolescents still face barriers that prevent them from accessing quality healthcare and economic opportunities," Luvindao said, adding that the strategy is not merely a policy, but a promise to safeguard the rights and dignity of all.