Category: Health
Men’s Empowerment: A Call for Men’s Mental Health Awareness
By: Risto Mushongo The concept of men’s empowerment is often misunderstood. Society assumes that men are naturally equipped to handle life’s challenges, but the reality is far more complex. Men are not born empowered; they are not pre-trained in the…
Opinion: Mental Health Matters: Supporting Employees and Families After Tragedies at Namdia
Dr. Rauna Shipena Workplaces are meant to be spaces of growth, productivity, and safety. However, when tragedy strikes, such as the recent incidents at Namdia, one involving the tragic loss of a Protection Officer during a heist and another involving…
Opinion: Saga of C-Section Medical Aid Expenses in Namibia’s Private Sector
By: Gideon Kapuka In Namibia, a troubling trend in the private healthcare sector has come to light, raising serious questions about the ethics and motivations behind childbirth practices. Investigations have revealed that private hospitals are increasingly steering patients with…
Oshakati Hospital Commissions New Hemodialysis Machines
By: Ludorf Iyambo On Friday, Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, officially commissioned a new Dialysis Unit equipped with 15 hemodialysis machines at the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital. Shangula highlighted the long-standing need for renal dialysis services…
2024 Tea Party to Focus on Closing the Cancer Gap
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Raising cancer awareness goes beyond simply wearing a pink ribbon; it requires resources and capabilities to foster education and inspire positive change that resonates across society, says Violette Mureko, Founder of the Tea Party 4 Hope…
Shangula Inaugurates N$6 Million Ombili Clinic in Otjiwarongo
By: Hertha Ekandjo Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula officially inaugurated the newly constructed Ombili Clinic in Otjiwarongo on Wednesday, replacing the former Ombili Health Post. The health post had served over 19,600 individuals but was limited in the range of…
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…