COVID-19 Response

Why and how to include nutrition in our response to COVID-19

by Dr. David Nabarro – WHO Special Envoy for COVID-19 and SUN Lead Group Member

Nutrition, Food Safety & Food Security

Prevention, Mitigation and Recovery with regard to COVID-19 in Namibia

Good Nutrition greatly contributes to a healthy and strong immune systems, while daily Food Safety practices play a major role in preventing infections. Both helps in mitigating the effects of illnesses related to COVID-19.

It is also important to continue good nutrition practices, such as breastfeeding during these times. In addition, we must ensure Food Security for everyone throughout this currently very challenging situation and learn valuable lessons from it for a sustainable future.

POSTERS: Key Messages on ‘NUTRITION and FOOD SAFETY during COVID-19’

Together with our partners, we developed key messages and guidelines with regard to Nutrition and Food Safety to complement Namibia’s national response to the COVID-19 situation. – -> Updated Version (2024)