By:Flora Katutiramambo Breast cancer is becoming a growing concern in Namibia, with the number of cases on a consistent rise. This worrisome trend was highlighted by Rolf Hansen, the Chief Executive Officer of the Namibian Cancer Association during a breast health indaba. The event coincided with the onset of “Pink October,” which marks Breast Cancer […]

By:Hertha Ekandjo ALTHOUGH rabies is most often noted in domestic animals and livestock, this does not mean wildlife are safe from this deadly disease. The Namibian kudus which form part of the unique tourist attraction also has a unique cycle of rabies. The Ministry Environment, Forestry and Tourism said rabies in wildlife could affect the […]

By:Josefina Lukas The Ministry of Mines and Energy together with Nored yesterday officially launched a service level agreement (SLA) on grid-connection financing mechanism. The SLA was launched at the ongoing Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair 2023. Government, through the Ministry of Mines and Energy, has identified rural electrification as a programme of crucial importance to improve […]

By:Eva-Rakel Johannes The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) has extended an invitation to stakeholders interested in local cancer data in order to give accurate insights into Namibia’s cancer landscape. However, technological difficulties have caused unanticipated delays in the formal publishing of the long-awaited 10-year cancer incidence study. CAN manages the Namibia National Cancer Registry (NNCR) […]

By:AnnakletaHaikera Community members and youth in Kavango West are blaming leaders in the region for what they term the deplorable state of the Nkurenkuru Intermediate Hospital. This emanates from concerns raised with the National Council Standing Committee on Health, Social Welfare and Labour Affairs, which recently visited region. Matron of the hospital, Adeline Kudumo says […]

By:Josefina Lukas The Namibia Nurses Union (NANU) has demanded from government to provide nurses with uniforms as a matter of urgency. The union claims nurses are forced to purchase their own uniform, which it maintains is a financial burden on them. NANU Secretary General, JuniasShilunga, said nurses having to buy their own uniform is unjustified, […]

By:Fransina Nghidengwa Namibia has registered over 96,000 cases of sexually transmitted infections of different types during the past five years, the Health Ministry has reported. The Health Ministry on Thursday launched the third edition of the national guidelines for the management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The Ministry said the revised treatment guideline on STIs […]

By:Fransina Nghidengwa University of Namibia lecturer, Basilius Kasera, says a report of 45 children in the Omaheke region having died of malnutrition only demonstrates the depth of the socio-economic inequality in the country. During his state of the region address recently, Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate raised concerns after 45 children under five years died in […]

By:Hertha Ekandjo Representative of the Christian Coalition of Churches in Namibia, Stewarn Horn says that from a tax perspective, if abortion is legalised the taxpayers will carry the burden. Horn said the reason is that abortion will be executed or done at state hospitals and the cost would be on taxpayers’ pockets. He said this […]