Namibia: Govt to Reduce ‘Alarmingly High’ Maternal Deaths By 2030

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has renewed its commitment to reducing maternal and neonatal deaths and improving infant nutrition at a World Health Day event at Katima Mulilo.

Health minister Esperance Luvindao says the ministry hopes to reduce maternal mortality and neonatal mortality rates significantly by 2030.

She said this during a World Health Day event at Katima Mulilo on Monday.

The theme for his year is ‘Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures’, with a specific focus on maternal…