Building Resilience in Health

 Building Resilience in Health

"This is not just about buying commodities and equipment; it is about providing better access to quality health services." 

Following the official launch of the Japanese Supplementary Budget Project (JSBP) at Windhoek Central Hospital, Mr. Penda Ithindi, Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, highlights the transformative impact of this USD 1.1 million investment.

In this video, Mr. Ithindi discusses how the trilateral partnership between the Government of Namibia, the Government of Japan, and the United Nations is strengthening frontline systems to protect vulnerable communities against climate shocks and health emergencies. He emphasizes the Ministry's commitment to ensuring that these resources are translated into tangible health outcomes—from water boreholes in the Omusati region to enhanced pediatric safety and emergency preparedness nationwide.