Category: Health
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…
Remembering Doctor Selma ‘Gwanandjokwe’ Rainio
By: Kleopas Nghikefelwa As we gear up for the Christmas holiday, let me share a brief story about the pioneering journey of the first medical doctor to grace the Namibian medical field. On December 14, 1908, Dr. Selma Rainio arrived…
Namibia Readies Itself Amidst Rise in Respiratory Infections in China
By: Elizabeth Magongo Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula says his ministry in collaboration with other stakeholders is implementing a National Action Plan on Health Security. This will ensure the country’s preparedness to respond to health emergencies including the recent respiratory infection…
Medical Aid Funds Face Operating Losses
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia’s medical aid funding industry is facing significant financial strains attributed to operational losses recorded by many medical aid funds, causing industry concerns. The cumulative reserve levels of all medical aid funds is also a cause for…
Oshikoto Death Attributed To Water Scarcity … region scrambles to provide emergency relief
By: Loise Shiimi and Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Following the death of a resident due to water scarcity, the Oshikoto Regional Council says it has set aside about N$635 000 for rural development programs, with a focus on constructing short water pipelines….