HIV, AIDS, and COVID-19 leading causes of death in working-age population

A new report from the Namibia Statistics Agency shows that HIV and AIDS, COVID-19, and other communicable diseases remain the leading causes of death among the economically active population in the country. In 2020 alone, HIV and AIDS accounted for 13.5% of deaths among adults aged 15-59, while COVID-19 became the leading cause of death in 2021, accounting for 15.1% of fatalities in this age group.

Written by: Tonata Kadhila

Communicable Diseases Covid-19 Economic Impact Epidemiology Fatalities Health Trends HIV/Aids Mortality Namibia Statistics Agency Pandemic Impact public health statistics

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Government responds to Okahandja crisis with immediate and long-term measures

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Dr. Emma Kantema, to head a special Task Force following the tragic killings of three minors in Okahandja. Providing an update on government efforts, Dr. Kantema announced a series of safety, security, and psychosocial support measures aimed […]

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