World Population day was necessitated due to the rapid growth of the global population. It took only 52 years for the world to be populated from 3 to 7 billion people. This sudden growth means one thing, more stress on limited resources like water, food, land and energy. Apart from the natural resources, the need for health services and available family planning also increased.

2012 World Population Celebrations in Swakopmund ensured ties between the Health Ministry and UNFPA will last many generations to come.

World Population was today celebrated in Swakopmund in the Erongo Region. The event was graced with several high ranking government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, members of the UNFPA and learners from various schools from that town. Apart from the speeches and various performances by local traditional dancers, the highlight was the message from the UNFPA's Country Representative when he announced a donation of medical supplies like stethoscopes, thermometers, pens and pouches to the value of almost a 100-thousand Namibia dollar. The equipment was received from Fabian Byomuhangi by the Deputy Minister of Health Petrina Haingura who expressed her gratitude to  the UNFPA in Namibia's Reproductive health sector.

Deputy Minister of Health Petrina
Haingura received the donation from UNFPA's
Country Representative
Fabian Byomuhangi

a group of colorful, and traditional
dressed children who attended
the event at the Swakopmund
Sport Stadium

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by lotteringnews
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World Population day is celebrated every year since 1990 on 11 July...Namibia is part of the celebrations. but due to other health related issues, this day was changed to be celebrated 18 July. Swakopmund in the Erongo region will be the centre stage tomorrow. UNFPA country Representative gave an exclusive on the day and it's importance.

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