Namibia stories

Sep 7, 2026

Namibia reports 122 malaria deaths and over 122,000 cases in 2026

Namibia has recorded 122 malaria deaths and 122,612 confirmed cases so far this year, prompting the government to prepare a mass spraying campaign targeting 1.2 million households in malaria-prone regions.

Sep 7, 20261 source

Sep 5, 2026

US phases out $45 million annual support for Namibia HIV program

The United States will phase out financial support for Namibia's HIV response programs, providing $45 million for fiscal year 2027 before ending the aid. Namibia is the latest southern African country affected by US foreign aid withdrawal.

Sep 5, 20265 sources

US ends $45 million annual HIV program support for Namibia after two decades

The Trump administration announced it will phase out financial support for Namibia's HIV response programs after more than 20 years and $1.1 billion in total aid. The U.S. will provide a final $45 million payment in fiscal year 2027, after which Namibia will fund its own programs.

Sep 5, 20264 sources