22/08/2025
"Since I took a stand to reject the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s proposal to conduct trials for a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) designed to prevent pregnancy for up to eight years in Namibia, there have been claims that our decision is a barrier to global health collaboration.
This decision has led to the withdrawal of aid and the rejection of business proposals from those who wishes to bring curse upon Namibia.
However, I reaffirm that Namibia will not compromise on the divine principle of life’s creation and its purpose to multiply and fill the earth, as we believe this is a sacred mandate.”
~ Namibia President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah