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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 »
February 22, 2023
Namibia: Ambulance Woes Alarm MPs
More and more health facilities continue to operate without the emergency services of an ambulance countrywide - a situation putting the lives of many patients at risk as they… Read more »
January 30, 2023
Namibia: Progress Made Against HIV/Aids Fragile
Health Minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula said over the past two decades, the number of annual deaths among people living with HIV has more than halved, and the rate of new HIV… Read more »
January 27, 2023
Namibia: Kanyama's 'Condom Factory' Under Wraps
Health tender magnate Shapwa Kanyama has refused this newspaper entry into his purported condom manufacturing factory, located in the Windhoek northern industrial area, citing… Read more »
January 10, 2023
Namibia: Govt Monitors Covid Variant Closely
Health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula says the Covid-19 XBB.1.5 variant is not new but it is a sub-variant of the Omicron, adding the two cases reported in the country have… Read more »
January 09, 2023
Namibia: New Plan Caters for Low-Income Patients
A young medical doctor who believes that people from all walks of life should have access to quality and affordable healthcare has introduced a loyalty care programme for… Read more »
October 03, 2022
Namibia: Malaria Remains Major Killer Globally
SADC Elimination-8 ambassador and former health minister Dr Richard Kamwi says malaria remains a major killer disease globally. Read more »
September 15, 2022
Namibia: Traditional Authority Urges Protection of Medicinal Plants
The Oukwanyama Traditional Authority has called on the government to support its idea for a legal framework to protect indigenous plants and herbs. Read more »
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