Nutritionists Association of Namibia-NAN

31/07/2026

CALLING ALL MEDIA PROFESSIONALS!

As we prepare for ANC X 2026, we are looking for a professional and experienced media company to help us capture and share the conversation, moments and impact of this important continental nutrition gathering.

If your company has the experience and capacity to provide professional photography, videography and live-streaming services, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 See the poster below for submission details and requirements.

Help us bring the story of nutrition in Africa to life! 🌍

11/06/2026

10/06/2026

Namibian-trained nutritionists are not yet included in the government staff establishment for four years since the first cohort graduated in 2022. Hon. Ester Haikola (MP) vows to support them. So should you!

26/05/2026

GOOD NEWS: The 10th Africa Nutrition Conference (ANC) will take place in Namibia hosted by the African Nutrition Society (ANS) in̈ collaboration with the Nutritionists Association of Namibia (NAN). Join us from the 30th November to 04 December 2026!

14/04/2026

The importance of eating traditional/ cultural foods

"Oikulya yakweya komashina oya kanifa ongushu. Tushuneni konghalo yokulya oikulya yOshiwambo -Mathews Hamukwanya omunongononi woikulya tafatulula

Finda polink

https://omulunga.com.na/podcast/tushuneni-konghalo-yokulya-oikulya-yoshiwambo-ile-yopamufyululwakalo-mathews-hamukwanya-omunongononi-woikulya/

19/11/2025

An investigation conducted by Public Eye and the International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN) has exposed a deeply troubling double standard: Nestlé’s baby-food products sold in several African countries, including Namibia, contain high levels of added sugar, while identical products sold in European markets—such as Switzerland, where Nestlé is headquartered—contain no added sugar at all.

Nestlé’s leading baby-food brands are promoted as nutritious and essential for healthy growth and development. However, the inclusion of high amounts of added sugar in foods intended for infants and young children is harmful, misleading, and potentially addictive, and contributes to long-term health risks. This issue is especially alarming for Namibia, where sugar-related health conditions, including obesity and diabetes, are steadily increasing.

Why immediate action is necessary?

Recent data from the Ministry of Health and Social Services reveals that:
•122 children under the age of five in Namibia have been diagnosed with diabetes, and

•377 children between the ages of 5 and 17 are living with this life-threatening condition.

These figures are deeply concerning and highlight the urgent need to protect children from unhealthy and deceptive food products. Namibia faces a double burden of malnutrition: under-nutrition and over-nutrition, both of which pose serious threats to child health.

As bad as this sad reality is, we can take action, for the health and wellbeing of our children and for future generations!

There are local alternatives and guidance here:https://cloud.nafsan.org/ChildNutrition.pdf

More on the investigation: https://www.publiceye.ch/en/topics/critical-consumption/africas-baby-food-sugar-scandal

Our appreciation goes to the Nutritionists Association of Namibia-NAN for supporting the data collection process of this valuable investigation.


Office of the Prime Minister-Namibia Unicef Namibia CSO SUN Scaling Up Nutrition Movement Nestlé Ministry of Health and Social Services-Namibia World Health Organization (WHO)