Africa-Press – Namibia. THE Government of Japan has provided funding of over N$9 million for the implementation of a project aimed at enhancing quality nutrition and protection services for vulnerable communities in Namibia.
“With funding (USD 500,000) from the Government of Japan, WHO Namibia is supporting the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) in implementing a project titled ‘Increasing Access to Quality Nutrition and Protection Services for Vulnerable Populations including women and children in Omaheke, Khomas, and Kunene Regions’, scheduled to run from January 2024 to December 2024,” Dr. Mary Brantuo, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Namibia’s Officer-In-Charge, explained.
She elaborated that the main objective of the project is to provide access to quality nutrition and protection services for vulnerable populations, particularly women and children, and to contribute to the reduction of illness, preventable deaths, and inequities in the targeted regions.
Brantuo further revealed that the project interventions include preventing and managing malnutrition among women and children; elevating the quality of care to address the rising malnutrition cases in the healthcare system; strengthening the protection of women and children against violence, exploitation, and abuse, fostering capacity building among mothers and caregivers on positive parenting; and reinforcing national, regional, and district coordination, supervision, monitoring, and reporting of the project interventions.
Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, the Minister of Health, emphasized that the project is expected to produce positive impacts, resulting in enhanced overall health outcomes, decreased vulnerability to diseases, and improved cognitive development, thereby charting a course towards a healthier, more prosperous future for the residents of the Omaheke, Khomas, and Kunene regions.
He underscored the imperative of addressing the root causes of malnutrition comprehensively, stressing the necessity of collaborative efforts involving governments, international organizations, local communities, and dedicated individuals to effectively tackle this challenge.
“I am delighted to acknowledge the unwavering support and generosity of the Government of Japan, which has once again demonstrated its commitment to addressing the critical issue of malnutrition in collaboration with line Ministries in Namibia through the World Health Organization (WHO),” Shangula added.
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