Namibia: Aesthetics Centre Celebrates Namibia's First-Ever Hair Transplant

The Aesthetics Centre Olympia performed Namibia's first-ever hair transplant on 26 September, marking a groundbreaking milestone in local healthcare. Read more »

Namibia: Breast Cancer Will Be a Ticking Bomb, If Nothing Is Done - Cancer Association of Namibia

Namibia recorded 3453 cancer cases overall, with 533 cases of breast cancer, making it one of the leading cancers in the country, according to the International Agency for Research… Read more »

Namibia: Malnutrition Deaths Decrease in Omaheke Region, Focus Shifts to Prevention

The Office of the Governor in the Omaheke Region announced that malnutrition-related deaths have decreased from 77 last year to 62 this year. Read more »

Namibia: New Medicity Medical Practice Branch Opens At Swakopmund

A new branch of the Medicity Medical Practice was officially opened in Swakopmund on Monday. Pratice Director, Melago Mukwaso said that the opening provides Swakopmund with high… Read more »

Namibia: WHO Regional Director for Africa Praises Namibia's Hepatitis B Progress

In a message marking World Hepatitis Day 2024, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa, this week highlighted Namibia's achievement of receiving a "silver tier"… Read more »

Namibia: Health Professionals Convene With Private Sector Support

The upcoming 43rd Annual Medical Congress is drawing the attention of the corporate world with a major sponsorship announced at the end of June. The congress, slated for Friday and… Read more »

Namibia: Vital Circumcision Services Reach Remote Areas

Klaus Kazungo, a Registered Nurse for Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC), thought Toivo Songora was joking when he volunteered to be first in line for circumcision in… Read more »

Namibia: 500-Bed Windhoek District Hospital Construction Commences

The Groundwork for the Construction of a New 500-bed Windhoek District Hospital was officially initiated this week by the Health Minister, Dr Kalumbi Shangula, marking a… Read more »

Namibia: Health Ministry Allocates N$10 Billion to Address Expanding Populace

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has unveiled plans to allocate N$10.9 billion toward meeting evolving health and social requirements in the nation. Read more »

Namibia: Shangula Urges Action Against Leprosy Stigma On World Leprosy Day

The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, emphasized the need for continued awareness and action against the persistent issue of leprosy in the country. Read more »

Namibia: Suicide Is a Significant Public Health Concern Says Health Minister

623 suicide cases were recorded between August 2022 and June 2023 and out of these, 511 (82%) were male, while 92 (15%) were female. Read more »

Namibia: #Pledge4Pink Awareness Campaign Funds Presented to Cancer Association

Cricket Namibia and its partners presented a monetary contribution to the Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) over the weekend during an international match at United Sports Club. Read more »

Namibia: Final Round of Public Hearings On Legalization and Non-Legalization of Abortion Underway in Khomas Region

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Social Development, and Family Affairs is expected to stage the final round of public hearings in April on the three… Read more »

Namibia: Shincheonji Volunteers Heed Call to Assist With Blood Donations

International church organisation, Shincheonji volunteers recently donated blood, to restore and alleviate the pressure from the depleting blood banks locally. Read more »

Namibia: Progress Achieved in HIV Fight After Two Decades Being Eroded - Minister

6,000 new HIV infections and 3,000 deaths from HIV/AIDS are recorded each year despite the gains the country achieved in the past two decades, the Minister of Health and Social… Read more »

Namibia: Health Ministry Reports Three Covid-19 Realted Deaths

The Health Minister Dr. Kalumbi Shangula revealed last week that the country recorded three deaths related to Covid-19 during the week of 9-15 January. Read more »

Namibia: Malaria Identified As Leading Cause of Deaths

"Malaria continues to be a major hindrance to the socio economic development of the world," said the deputy permanent secretary in the Ministry of Health and Social… Read more »