Cabinet approves universal health coverage policy for Namibia

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2025-02-28

WINDHOEK, 18 February 2025 - Minister of ICT, Emma Theofelus during a press briefing on Tuesday in Windhoek. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 28 FEB (NAMPA) – Cabinet has approved the Universal Health Coverage Policy for Namibia, Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus announced on Thursday.
The policy aims to ensure access to healthcare without financial burden.
Cabinet directed the ministries of Works and Transport, Health and Social Services, Finance and Public Enterprises, and the National Planning Commission to develop implementation and fun...

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