Category: Health
Inadequate Water and Sanitation Cost Namibia N$4.5 Billion Annually
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia suffers an annual economic loss estimated at N$4.5 billion due to inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene services, commonly referred to as WASH. This figure represents approximately 1.8% of the estimated Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for…
Kavango East Councillor Calls For Hygiene Campaign
By: Annakleta Haikera Kavango East Regional Council Chairperson Damian Maghambayi has urged the Ministry of Health and Social Services to collaborate with the regional council in conducting food hygiene awareness campaigns across all six constituencies in the region….
NAMDIA Commits N$500k to Cleft Palate Reconstruction Program
By: Hertha Ekandjo Over the past three years, the Namdia Foundation has dedicated half a million Namibian dollars to support a Cleft Palate Reconstruction program aimed at assisting Namibian children in need of corrective surgery. In a continuation…
Health Ministry Appreciates Ohorongo’s Generous Donations
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Ministry of Health and Social Services has received a generous donation of medical supplies and other equipment valued at about N$4 million. The donation was made by Ohorongo Cement with the support of the…
Health Ministry Lacks Recent Data on Covid-19 Vaccination Rate
By: Justicia Shipena The Health Ministry currently lacks up-to-date data on the nation’s vaccination rate, a situation that persisted since the suspension of reporting on Covid-19 statistics. This comes amidst a recent report of 20 cases of Covid-19 in…
Cost and Rural Distance Call for Accessible Sanitary Pads
Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Despite the government’s decision to eliminate the value-added tax on sanitary pads, with the exception of tampons, many girls living in rural areas and those from low-income households still find it difficult to access these basic necessities….
Medical Association Concerned Over Namaf Tariff Adjustments
By: Justicia Shipena The Medical Association of Namibia has expressed concerns over the lack of consultation regarding tariff adjustments by the Namibian Association of Medical Aid Funders (Namaf), highlighting potential ramifications for members. Dr. David Weber, chairperson of…
Geingob’s Prolonged Absence From Office ‘Inconsequential’
By: Justicia Shipena President Hage Geingob’s prolonged absence from office due to ill health cannot affect the resumption of the government’s programmes for the year, analysts say. Geingob who since last week delegated Vice president Nangolo Mbumba to act…
Rising Concerns over Cervical Cancer in Namibia
By: Jeremiah Joseph The Ministry of Health and Social Services has raised alarms over the rising number of cervical cancer cases in the country with over 130 women reportedly dying from the disease annually. According to the…
Alarming Rise in Cholera Cases Grips SADC Region … member states told to take urgent action against virus
By: Hertha Ekandjo Five SADC member states are grappling with ongoing cholera outbreaks, contributing to a staggering 73% of reported cases across Africa following the virus’ resurgence globally. Last year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) classified the global…