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Namibia: 145 Mothers Die While Giving Birth
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November 19, 2023November 19, 2023Uncategorized

Namibia: 145 Mothers Die While Giving Birth

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Some 145 women have died while giving birth, while 1 066 stillbirths were recorded between 2018 and 2021. This was confirmed by minister of health and social services Kalumbi Shangula, quoting the ‘2022 Report on Maternal Deaths, Stillbirths, and Neonatal Deaths, Namibia’. The report says additionally, 1 066 neonatal deaths were recorded between April 2018...

Stateless for 44 years since birth
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July 9, 2023July 9, 2023Uncategorized

Stateless for 44 years since birth

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Conrad Sindimba (44) is a resident of Muveve village in the Kavango West region who has never had any official documents. Sindimba has lived all his life without a birth certificate, national identity card, or passport. As a result, he is unable to access basic services, including government grants, apply for tertiary education, or open...