UNAM Cares launches One Health Community Engagement Initiative towards enhancing health in Tsumkwe Constituency

In an important move towards enhancing community health, Prof Kenneth Kamwi Matengu, Founder of UNAM Cares (UNAM’s Corporate Social Responsibility) project and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Namibia in partnership with the... Read more »

UNAM students lead the charge in oral health education and community outreach

In the spirit of fostering a healthier community, the University of Namibia’s School of Dentistry, along with the Dental Students Association of Namibia, marked World Oral Health Day through an impactful community... Read more »

Chancellor’s Innovation Fund (CIF) continues to transform creative ideas into entrepreneurship

The University of Namibia (UNAM) has positioned itself as a beacon of excellence in responding to national high-level developmental initiatives as contained in Vision 2030, and National Development Plan Five (NDP5).  This... Read more »

UNAM Cares promoting One Health through Community Education Clinics in Pandemic Prevention

The University of Namibia’s (UNAM) Corporate Social Responsibility programme; UNAM Cares in the Office of the Vice-Chancellor under the leadership of the UNAM School of Veterinary Medicine recently embarked upon the UNAM... Read more »

Harnessing new research for better TB care in Namibia

Advancements in TB Diagnostics and Care Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major health challenge, especially in regions with limited resources. The emergence of drug-resistant TB strains has intensified the battle against this ailment.... Read more »

Katima Mulilo Campus students lead charge in Rabies Awareness

The University of Namibia’s Katima Mulilo Campus saw its Diploma in Animal Health students taking part in a global campaign on 28 September 2023, marking their commitment to raise awareness about the... Read more »

UNAM student wins International Parliamentary Scholarship for German Parliament programme

When receiving the excellent news that a University of Namibia (UNAM) student in Roshaan Leukes, was awarded an International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS) for the African Countries Programme in the German Parliament (“Bundestag”),... Read more »

UNAM’s visible efforts in building One Health capacity in Namibia

The unprecedented, interconnected worldwide threats to the human-animal-environmental health interface continue to have a major impact on human and animal health, environments, sustainable livelihoods, and economies. Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases have... Read more »

Community & Mental Health Department’s impactful visit to Katutura Old Age Home

Late in April, the Community and Mental Health Department from The School of Nursing and Public Health (SoNPH) paid a visit to the Katutura old age home. The elderly home, which is... Read more »

UNAM Launches Gender Based Violence Community Engagement

The University of Namibia (UNAM) Action Research Team (U-ART), in close collaboration with UNAM’s Multi-disciplinary Research Services (MRS) and UNAM Cares executed a community engagement in celebration of International Women’s Day, on... Read more »

UNAM Cares and CFLI Community Project in Uis

“Even the stones are turning green.” The University of Namibia’s Corporate Social Responsibility arm, UNAM Cares, through Dr Rachel Freeman as Head of the Unit, in close collaboration with the Department of... Read more »

FirstRand Namibia donates over half-a-million to UNAM

FirstRand Namibia recently handed over medical consumables and clinical equipment worth N$136,382.31 for use by UNAM’s Primary Health Care Clinic, paired with a donation of N$500,000.00 towards equipment for the Small Animal... Read more »