Walvis Bay mayor urges calm as HFMD disease affects local schools

Renthia Kaimbi

Walvis Bay mayor Johannes Shimbilinga called an urgent meeting with health and education officials to reassure the public following an outbreak of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) at several schools in the coastal town.

The meeting, convened last week, brought together officials from the ministry of health and social services (MoHSS) and the ministry of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture (MEIYSAC) to coordinate a response and ensure accurate information reaches concerned parents and residents.