President Mbumba Seeks UN Support for Child Malnutrition Amid El Niño Drought Emergency

President, Nangolo Mbumba has urged for international aid to address severe child malnutrition in Namibia, particularly in drought-affected areas like Omaheke. With 45 child deaths and 132 malnutrition cases reported last year, Mbumba highlighted the urgent need for food assistance following the declaration of a state of emergency due to El Niño. UN Resident Coordinator, Hopolang Phororo acknowledged the difficulties in mobilizing resources given Namibia’s upper middle-income status but affirmed the UN’s commitment to working with the Namibian government to tackle the crisis.