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September 19
Namibia: Psycological Services Provided for Key Populations Living With HIV
"The first thing I thought of doing was to commit suicide. I saw that as the only option to escape the pain of having my HIV status exposed." Read more »
June 27
Namibia: Men Urged Not to Fear Rectal Examinations
The tricky thing about men is to tell them it's time to have their prostate tested because the media has put so much emphasis on that test, which is seen as invasive, while it is… Read more »
Namibia: Teaming Up to Tackle Mental Health ... Central Hospital to Get Facelift
The Diamond Association of Namibia (Diaman) donated to the Windhoek Central Hospital for the renovation and modernisation of its mental health unit, and to address critical needs… Read more »
June 18
Namibia: Over 9,000 Teenage Pregnancies Since 2020
Gender equality minister Doreen Sioka has called on all stakeholders to join hands in addressing teenage pregnancy, following the alarming statistics. Read more »
June 13
Namibia: Two Clinics Serve Over 8 000 Residents
Despite the access to and availability of quality healthcare for most Namibians having increased steadily since independence, facilities remain inaccessible to those in poor rural… Read more »
Namibia: Namibian First Ladies Call for New HIV Medicine
NAMIBIAN first lady Sustjie Mbumba and former first lady Monica Geingos are among 300 world leaders, celebrities, scientists and activists who are calling for pharmaceutical… Read more »
May 30
Namibia: Malaria Has Bounced Back, Killing Namibians
Southern African Development Community (SADC) E8 ambassador Richard Kamwi has pleaded with the World Health Assembly to consider putting more resources into domestic funding for… Read more »
February 29
Namibia: Prostate Cancer the Leading Cancer in Namibia
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), through the Global Cancer Observatory (GCO), recently announced that prostate cancer is Namibia's leading malignancy. Read more »
March 01
Africa: Strengthening Immunisation of Africa's Children
THE Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) have announced an extended partnership with particular focus on immunisation… Read more »
February 21
Namibia: Villagers Demand Potable Water At Clinic
A clinic at Mashare village in the Kavango East region has closed its doors due to a lack of potable water. Read more »
January 31
Namibia: President Geingob's Transparency Helps Break Stigma Around Men's Health
When the Presidency issued a press release two weeks ago regarding President Hage Geingob being diagnosed with "cancerous cells", it sent shockwaves amongst citizens, the media and… Read more »
Namibia: Katima Mulilo Without Water for Days
Katima Mulilo has been without potable water since Monday due to a burst water pipe. Read more »
August 14, 2023
Namibia: Oshakati Psychiatric Ward Overcrowded
The Oshakati Intermedi ate Hospital's management is pleading for an independent psychiatric unit in order to address mental illness crowdedness.The head and psychiatric specialist… Read more »
July 20, 2023
Namibia: Creating Awareness Around Autism
Izakuje Kamandoora and Ricardo Mbaeva noticed their son walking on his toes and when angry, he would hit his head against the wall. Additionally, little Denzil would randomly start… Read more »
June 15, 2023
Namibia: World Blood Donor Day Celebrated in Namibia
A street parade covering a distance of 2.2km along Independence Avenue will take place tomorrow as part of World Blood Donor Day which was celebrated yesterday. Read more »
June 07, 2023
Namibia: Smoking Declines in Namibia
Research carried out by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention indicated a 0.5% decline in smoking habits in Namibia. Read more »
May 22, 2023
Namibia: Relaunched Covid-19 Loan Scheme Gains Momentum
Government's relaunched scheme is starting to play a more meaningful role in supporting the growth and sustainability of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with over N$85.9… Read more »
Namibia: Covid-19 Upsurge Worries Geingob
President Hage Geingob has expressed concern over the recent increase in the number of Covid-19 cases. Geingob said it is worrisome, especially when the country's economy is still… Read more »
May 17, 2023
Namibia: Nurses Use Cellphone Flashlights At Night in Hospital
Nurses on night duty at the Nankudu District Hospital in Kavango West region are forced to use cellphone flashlights in the hospital's corridors at night. They say taking a corpse… Read more »
Namibia: Student Launches Podcast Around Sexual Health
Selma Iyambo, a final year media student at the University of Namibia (Unam), has taken a bold step in advocating for sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR) through her… Read more »
April 28, 2023
Namibia: Teen HIV Rate Concerns Namibia Planned Parenthood Association
Ashwell Forbes, a board member of the Namibia Planned Parenthood Association, expressed concern over the rising number of reported HIV/AIDS cases among people aged 10-19 years old,… Read more »
April 14, 2023
Namibia: Engela Waiting Ward in Disrepair
The shelter for expectant women at the Engela State Hospital is in a dilapidated state, which could be a serious health hazard to over 100 women who are accommodated there on short… Read more »
April 06, 2023
Namibia: Geingob Hails Health Achievements
As the world commemorates the World Health Organisation's 75th anniversary tomorrow, Namibian President Hage Geingob commended the global progress in public health over the past… Read more »
March 27, 2023
Namibia: Health Services Brought Closer
Iipanda Yamiti residents in the Omusati region will no longer have to travel vast distances to Oshikuku, Oshakati and Outapi for basic health services. Read more »
March 01, 2023
Namibia: Flood Victims Complain of Starvation
Flood victims, who relocated to the emergency reception centre at Ehenye in Oshakati, have expressed willingness to move back to their homes since the flood has subsided but they… Read more »
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