No contraceptive shortages in Namibia: Health Ministry

Sheila Perestrelo

2024-10-31

WINDHOEK, 24 October 2016 - A display of condoms and informational materials by UNAIDS during the celebration of UN Day in the capital on Monday. (Photo by: Etuna Shikalepo) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 31 OCT (NAMPA) - Ministry of Health and Social Services spokesperson, Walters Kamaya, has said there are no contraceptive shortages in Namibia.
Kamaya in a recent interview reiterated the government’s commitment to providing equitable access to family planning services nationwide.
“There’s a concern in certain regions but there are no shortages. When people talk about shortages in contraceptives, they usually mean there is a shortage in...

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