Category: Health
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…
Andara District Records Highest Malaria Cases in Kavango East
By: Annakleta Haikera The Kavango East region has recorded over 3,300 malaria cases this year across three districts, with Andara leading the numbers at 2,402 cases, followed by Nyangana with 494, and Rundu reporting 415. This information was…
Health Ministry Draft Policy on Universal Health Coverage
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Ministry of Health and Social Services has revealed the draft policy on Universal Health Coverage aimed at expanding healthcare access across the country. The policy has been presented to Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula…
WHO Announces First Prequalified Vaccine for Mpox
By: Justicia Shipena The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced the first-ever prequalification of a vaccine for Mpox, marking a significant milestone in the fight against the viral disease, which has been a growing global health concern. Prequalification…
Security Companies Urged to Offer Medical Aid to Employees
By: Annakleta Haikera Eberhard Kakoro (23), a security services business owner, is calling on companies in the security sector to provide medical services to their employees and to support them when they are sick or injured on duty….
85% of Namibians Lack Health Insurance
By: Staff Writer An overwhelming number of Namibians lack health insurance, according to the latest Afrobarometer report, with more than eight in 10 Namibians (85%) stating that they do not have any medical aid coverage. The study details that an…
Govt Launches Community Health Posts in Nine Regions
By: Uakutura Kambaekua The Ministry of Health and Social Services has launched Community Health Posts (CHPs) across nine regions, aimed at enabling community members to access basic healthcare services. CHPs are basic primary healthcare facilities positioned below the…
Shangula Urges Collaborative Efforts in Regional HIV/AIDS Response
By: Hertha Ekandjo Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula has emphasised the urgent need for a unified approach in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Speaking at the second meeting of the Regional Technical Network on Resource Optimisation of HIV and Broader…
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…
Cancer Association to Dedicate 30% of Apple Project Proceeds to Boost Cancer Care
By: Justicia Shipena The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) has announced that 30% of the funds raised from the 2024 Bank Windhoek Cancer Apple Project will be allocated to the National Cancer Outreach Programme. According to CAN, this…