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  • Published on Aug 9, 2026

    Breastfeeding rates remain low, says Ndjaleka

    Staff Reporter THE Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services, Hambelela Ndjaleka, said that less than half of Namibian infants are exclusively breastfed in the first six months of life. She called for stronger workplace, community and health facility …

    Source: Informante - Pending
  • Published on Aug 9, 2026

    Health Ministry urges greater support for breastfeeding mothers

    Staff Reporter THE Ministry of Health and Social Services has called for stronger support systems for breastfeeding mothers as Namibia joined the global commemoration of World Breastfeeding Week 2026, highlighting breastfeeding as a key public health …

    Source: Informante - Pending
  • Published on Aug 9, 2026

    Yes to Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplace

    Deputy minister of health and social services Suzan Ndjaleka’s call for employers to introduce breastfeeding-friendly workplace policies is a needed discussion that fits the modern workplace. Ndjaleka rightly says mothers should never have to choose …

    Source: The Namibian - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 8, 2026

    Bank creates breastfeeding rooms for mommies during work

    Standard Bank Namibia has joined calls for breastfeeding-friendly workplaces by providing a dedicated space for employees who are breastfeeding or need to express breast milk. Standard Bank executive officer Elzita Beukes says the bank’s ‘mommy’s room’, …

    Source: The Namibian - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 6, 2026

    Employers backing workplace breastfeeding support raises practical concerns 

    The Namibia Employers’ Federation (NEF) says it supports reasonable measures that allow mothers to continue breastfeeding after returning to work, but has cautioned against adopting a one-size-fits-all approach for all employers. The federation was …

    Source: The Namibian - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 5, 2026

    Breastfeeding at work: Ministry urges employers to support mothers 

    Deputy health and social services minister Suzan Ndjaleka has called on employers in both the public and private sectors to introduce breastfeeding-friendly workplace policies, saying mothers should never have to choose between their careers and their …

    Source: The Namibian - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 4, 2026

    Govt orders breastfeeding reforms as exclusive rates remain below 50%

    Patience Makwele  The ministry of health and social services has announced a nationwide rollout of the “Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding” across all maternity wards, antenatal clinics and health facilities as Namibia battles low exclusive …

    Source: Windhoek Observer - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 4, 2026

    KHOMAS BREASTFEEDING RATES REMAIN LOW

    Health officials have warned that exclusive breastfeeding rates remain low, particularly in the Khomas Region, where the exclusive breastfeeding rate is only 25%. The low percentage is attributed to urban lifestyles and early return to work. This came to …

    Source: Namibian Broadcasting Corporation - Pro-Government
  • Published on Aug 7, 2026

    Editorial – RIP Romian Tsuses: One death too many

    “The greatness of a civilisation can be judged by how it treats its weakest members” is a phrase often attributed to Mahatma Gandhi. The death of Romian Tsuses during the early hours of Wednesday after she had been diagnosed with malnutrition is a reminder …

    Source: New Era - Pro-Government
  • Published on Aug 5, 2026

    49% mothers breastfeed for 5 months …babies exposed to diseases

    Adolf Kaure The 2024 SMART Nutrition Survey statistics reveal that a mere 49% of Namibian children aged zero to five months are exclusively breastfed.  This was revealed by deputy minister of health, Susan Ndjaleka, when she called for a revamp in policies …

    Source: New Era - Pro-Government
  • Published on Aug 3, 2026

    Leave boobs to babies, fathers told

    Health officials have urged fathers to stop "fighting" their newborns for their mothers' breasts and instead become active allies in supporting breastfeeding mothers.Unicef Namibia... If you are an active subscriber and the article is not …

    Source: Namibian Sun - Neutral
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