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Namibia: Health Ministry Warns FMD Is Different From Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

2026-10-16T05:21:04.000Z

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[Namibian] The Ministry of Health and Social Services has warned the public against confusing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) which affects animals, with hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) which commonly affects children.

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  1. AllAfrica · Health — Namibia: Health Ministry Warns FMD Is Different From Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease