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Nam Not Equipped to Deal with Health-related Smoking Trends
By: Dwight Links Namibian lawmakers have found that new smoking trend including Hookah or Hubbly Bubbly poses health complications and risks. These trends also include electronic cigarette devices and vaping devices. Lawmakers in question were from the National Council’s standing committee of Health, Social Welfare, and Labour Affairs from the oversight visit […]
New Study Links Alcohol to Increased Risk of Pancreatic Cancer – DELETED
By: Patemoshela Lukolo An international study led by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer has revealed a significant link between alcohol consumption, particularly beer and spirits, and an increased risk of pancreatic cancer. Published on May 20, 2025, in PLOS Medicine, the study analysed data from nearly 2.5 million individuals across […]
Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Strategy Under Development
By: Dwight Links Development of the National Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology strategic plan through a workshop for the public health sector got underway in Windhoek this week. Themed as a workshop, the planning sessions will review the rehabilitation situation in Namibia and the assessment of these findings that were captured in a World […]
NSS Annual Laparoscopic Workshop Resumes After COVID-19 Hiatus
By: Loise Shiimi The Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital and Ondangwa Private Hospital hosted the annual Namibian Surgical Society (NSS) workshop from September 18 to 21. Approximately 24 doctors, along with 12 nurses from various regions and abroad, attended the event. Akutu Munyika, a specialist surgeon and Secretary of the NSS, told The Villager that […]
Health Insurance Not a Priority in Namibia, Says Nangombe
By: Justicia Shipena The executive director in the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Ben Nangombesays health insurance is not a priority in Namibia. His comments follow a recent Afrobarometer survey revealing that a significant majority of Namibians lack health insurance coverage. The survey found that more than 85% of Namibians do not […]
Risk of Mpox Low, Says Tourism Alliance
By: Fransina Nghidengwa The SADC Business Council Tourism Alliance has reassured tourists that despite the recent outbreak of monkeypox (Mpox) in certain parts of southern Africa, the region remains a safe and welcoming destination. On August 14, 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) for […]
NAMAF Reports Record N$5.74 Billion in Claims for 2023
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Association of Medical Aid Funds (NAMAF) has reported a record N$5.74 billion in claims received by registered medical aid funds by the end of December 2023. This significant figure continues an upward trend in both the total claimed and benefit amounts over time. The Fund highlighted the substantial […]
Malnutrition Cases Increasing in Ohangwena
By: Juliana Iikela Malnutrition cases in the Ohangwena region are on a concerning upward trajectory, exacerbated by high levels of poverty. According to the Ministry of Health’s regional chief medical officer, Odon Nkongolo, who spoke during a consultative meeting and familiarisation visit to state hospitals in Ohangwena by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on […]
Cancer Cases on the Rise, Averaging 4,300 Annually … prostate cancer remains the most common cancer in Namibia
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) has reported a significant increase in cancer cases, with an average of 4,300 new cases annually, up from 3,700. This information was highlighted in a statement released by Bank Windhoek during the launch of its Cancer Apple Project, which raises funds for CAN’s outreach […]
Rising TB Cases in Namibia a Concerns Shangula
By: Annakleta Haikera Namibia has seen a gradual uptick in tuberculosis (TB) cases over the past two years, elevating its position to the 11th highest TB incidence rate globally. In 2023, the country reported 9,200 TB patients, marking an increase from 8,604 cases in 2022, representing a 6.9% rise. Minister of Health and […]