National Health Policy Framework

The National Health Policy Framework for the period 2010 – 2020 as set out in this document is a continuation of efforts that started at the time of independence. The Framework, therefore, provides the overall orientation for health and health actions in Namibia. Furthermore, health problems in Namibia are in transition – infectious diseases are major contributors to the burden of disease as well as health problems related to pregnancy and delivery and infant and childhood – the health system in Namibia has to be able to respond to such changes and hence the emphasis on public health priority