Namibia

Namibia

Namibia (pronunciation: /nəˈmiːbiə/), officially the Republic of Namibia, is a country in Southern Africa. Its western border is the Atlantic Ocean; it shares land borders with Zambia and Angola to the north, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south and east.

Etymology

The name of the country is derived from the Namib Desert, considered to be the oldest desert in the world. The name "Namib" itself is of Nama origin and means "vast place".

Healthcare in Namibia

Healthcare in Namibia is a critical issue due to the country's high rates of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. The Ministry of Health and Social Services is responsible for managing and coordinating the country's health system.

HIV/AIDS in Namibia

Namibia has one of the highest rates of HIV/AIDS in the world. The government has implemented various programs to combat the epidemic, including the provision of antiretroviral therapy.

Tuberculosis in Namibia

Tuberculosis is also a significant health issue in Namibia. The country has one of the highest rates of tuberculosis in the world, with a significant proportion of cases being multidrug-resistant.

Malaria in Namibia

Malaria is endemic in certain parts of Namibia, particularly in the north. The government has implemented various measures to control the disease, including the distribution of insecticide-treated bed nets and indoor residual spraying.

Related Terms

• Southern Africa
• Atlantic Ocean
• Zambia
• Angola
• Botswana
• South Africa
• Namib Desert
• Nama
• Ministry of Health and Social Services
• HIV/AIDS
• Tuberculosis
• Malaria
• Antiretroviral therapy
• Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis
• Insecticide-treated bed net

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Namibia
• Wikipedia's article - Namibia

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