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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

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Marcella Katjijova Highlights the Importance of Reflection and Mental Health for 2025

  As the year winds down, psychological counselor Marcella Katjijova emphasizes the importance of reflection and seeking support in 2025. Speaking on the pressures faced during the past months, she encourages everyone to assess both achievements and challenges, suggesting self-reflection as a key step toward mental well-being in the year ahead. Katjijova urges individuals to prioritize their mental health daily, beyond awareness days, and to build realistic goals for a […]

todayDecember 19, 2024 11

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Health Ministry Addresses Cyber Attack on Pharmaceutical Data

The Health and Social Services ministry has reported a cyber-attack on December 13, which breached its Pharmaceutical Management Information System dashboard. The breach exposed aggregated data on medicine stock levels and healthcare worker contact details but did not compromise personal patient information. The server was isolated to prevent further damage, and ongoing investigations are being conducted. To prevent future attacks, the Ministry plans to upgrade security measures, restrict access, and […]

todayDecember 18, 2024 13

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Last Blood Donation Clinics of the Year Set for December 14

The final Saturday clinics for the year will be held on tomorrow 14 December, in Windhoek, Walvis Bay, Okahandja, and Oshakati, with donations accepted from 08:00 to 15:00 at various locations. The Namibia Blood Transfusion Service encourages all healthy individuals aged 16 to 65 to donate, and in return, donors will receive a festive gift as a token of appreciation for their lifesaving contribution. NamBTS' Zita Tobin:

todayDecember 13, 2024 16

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Lancet study says air pollution could be behind deaths in India

Air pollution - especially due to finer pollutants that can get lodged in the lungs could be causing 1.5 million deaths in India according to a Lancet Planetary Health study. The study claims that no one in the country lives in an area where average yearly air quality levels meet the World Health Organisation's standards. Ishan Garg tells us more.  

todayDecember 13, 2024 19

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HIV Testing Results in Oshikoto Show 449 Positive Cases in 2024

A total of 36,976 individuals were tested for HIV in the Oshikoto region from January 1 to October 31 this year, with 449 testing positive. Health expert Saara Uushona shared these figures during the World AIDS Day observance in Windhoek on Thursday. She noted that while 436 of those who tested positive have been linked to treatment, challenges such as stigma, side effects of medication, and forgetfulness remain barriers for […]

todayDecember 13, 2024 12

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Unknown Disease Claims 79 Lives in DR Congo……

BBCAfrica says at least 79 people have died from a mysterious illness with flu-like symptoms in southwestern Democratic Republic of Congo. The majority of victims are between 15 and 18 years old, with over 300 infected. Symptoms include fever, headaches, coughs, breathing difficulties, and anemia. Health teams are investigating the outbreak in Kwango Province.

todayDecember 5, 2024 3

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