Category: Health
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…
Namibians Prioritise Fullness Over Nutritional Health, Says Nutritionist
By: Mathias Hangala NUTRITIONIST Matheus Hamukwaya has highlighted a concerning trend in Namibia, stating that a significant portion of the population is primarily eating for satiety rather than focusing on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In a recent interview with…
World Falling Behind in Achieving Zero Hunger Goal by 2030, Warns UN Coordinator
By: Hertha Ekandjo THE United Nations resident coordinator for Namibia, Hopolang Phororo, has expressed serious concerns that the world is lagging behind in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The word has seven years left before the 2030 deadline.Of particular…
Mayor urges residents to champion personal hygiene
By: Flora Katutiramambo WINDHOEK Mayor Joseph Uapingene has called on residents to take personal responsibility for their hygiene, specifically emphasising the importance of keeping hands clean to prevent the transmission of harmful bacteria. Uapingene stressed that hygiene encompasses more…
Lead Exposure In Children At Rosh Pinah Labelled ‘Harmless’
By: Josefina Lukas THE Ministry of Health and Social Services says it has discovered that lead exposure recorded in children at Rosh Pinah in the //Kharas region does not pose any health risks. About two months ago, the ministry…
Escalating cases of breast cancer raise concerns
By: Flora Katutiramambo Breast cancer is becoming a growing concern in Namibia, with the number of cases on a consistent rise. This worrisome trend was highlighted by Rolf Hansen, the Chief Executive Officer of the Namibian Cancer Association during a…
Rabies could threaten tourism if left unchecked
By: Hertha Ekandjo ALTHOUGH rabies is most often noted in domestic animals and livestock, this does not mean wildlife are safe from this deadly disease. The Namibian kudus which form part of the unique tourist attraction also has a unique…
Nored, Mines Ministry Sign Grid-Connection Financing Agreement
By:Josefina Lukas The Ministry of Mines and Energy together with Nored yesterday officially launched a service level agreement (SLA) on grid-connection financing mechanism. The SLA was launched at the ongoing Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair 2023. Government, through the Ministry of…
Cancer Association Faces Data Delays
By:Eva-Rakel Johannes The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) has extended an invitation to stakeholders interested in local cancer data in order to give accurate insights into Namibia’s cancer landscape. However, technological difficulties have caused unanticipated delays in the formal publishing…
The Only NkurenkuruMaternity Ward On Verge of Closure
By:AnnakletaHaikera Community members and youth in Kavango West are blaming leaders in the region for what they term the deplorable state of the Nkurenkuru Intermediate Hospital. This emanates from concerns raised with the National Council Standing Committee on Health, Social…