Category: Health
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….
Divine Health Institute Refutes Allegations by HPCNA
By: Hertha Ekandjo Divine Health Institute, a health professionals training institution located in Outapi, Omusati Region, has refuted allegations that it has enrolled students in nursing, pharmacy, and emergency care courses that have not been approved by the Health…
N$2 Million Invested in Plant Health Clinics and Training
By: Annakleta Haikera The government, in collaboration with the Food Agriculture Organisation (FAO), has invested N$2 million in training plant health doctors and establishing 10 plant health clinics for effective pest control and management. These clinics will be in Khomas,…
Ministry Warns of Major Public Health Concern Over Alcohol and Drug Use
By: Justicia Shipena The Ministry of Health and Social Services has warned that the current rate of alcohol and drug abuse in the country could turn into a major public health concern if left unabated. The Ministry’s Executive Director…
“Zoonotic Diseases Have a Significant Impact on Health if Left Untreated”
By: Fransina Nghidengwa Minister of Health and Social Services Kalumbi Shangula said zoonotic diseases such as rabies and food-borne illnesses, may have a significant impact on health, livelihoods, and economies if left untreated. Shangula, who was speaking during…
More than 500 People’s Vision Restored in Rundu
By: Annakleta Haikera About 530 patients had their eyesight restored on Wednesday in Rundu, Kavango East region, as part of this year’s Annual Surgical Eye Campaign, which targets 700 patients in total. Renowned ophthalmologist Dr. Helena Ndume, alongside German…
Cancer Association Reports Surplus of Nearly N$500,000
By: Fransina Nghidengwa The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) has reported an annual operational surplus of N$491,343, marking a significant turnaround from the previous fiscal year’s loss of N$262,718. This positive shift is primarily attributed to the stabilisation…
“Red Tape Responsible for Medication Shortage”
By: Fransina Nghidengwa The Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Ben Nangombe, identified bureaucratic red tape as the primary cause of medication shortages in Namibia. He pointed to lengthy procurement processes, bottlenecks, and legal…
Omaruru Reports 39 Suspected Cases of Measles
By: Fransina Nghidengwa The Omaruru District Hospital in the Erongo region has reported a total of 39 suspected measles cases from January 2024 to date. Thirty-three of these suspected cases were reported from Okongue Clinic, located approximately 120…
Cancer Association Supports Ban on Alternative Tobacco Products
By: Abigail Nalisa The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) has expressed strong support for the Ministry of Health and Social Services’ initiative to amend the existing Tobacco Control Act. The proposed amendment aims to include “alternative” tobacco products that…