Yesterday, U.S. Ambassador Lisa Johnson joined the UN World Food Programme, the Honorable Governor of Kavango East, and the Office of the Prime Minister to deliver several tons of maize meal, beans, vegetable oil, and salt to Namibians among those hit worst by the drought. This is the first food assistance of a total of US$8.7 million (N$130 million) in drought relief committed by the United States to the Namibian people.
U.S. Ambassador Lisa Johnson launched the new PEPFAR-funded voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) program “SAFE VMMC” in Namibia. The up to five-year, US$33.5 million program is led by USAID and the Ministry of Health and Social Services. Through the VMMC program, implementer Abt Associates will expand voluntary medical male circumcision services to reach Namibian men across 11 regions.
I am very pleased to join you today to announce an expansion in the support that the United States government provides the Ministry of Health in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Today, we are launching a new program that will make voluntary circumcision available to even more men and boys throughout Namibia.
On 05 September 2019, U.S. Ambassador Lisa Johnson together with USAID Southern Africa Regional Mission Director, John Groarke, and USAID Country Representative Dr. Randy Kolstad visited Onkani Village in Namibia’s Omusati Region to celebrate the establishment of more than 300 Community Adherence Groups (CAGs) with over 3,200 members that receive their HIV medication (ARV) at their communities instead of having to individually collect them at a health facility.
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) handed over warehouse equipment valued at N$500,000 to the Multi-Regional Medical Depots of Oshakati and Rundu on 25 July 2019. Each warehouse received half of the equipment consisting of items such as semi-electric stackers, heavy-duty mobile platforms, and safety gear.
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Last updated: December 13, 2019
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