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

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Controversial Red Line case struck from court

By: Ellen Shihepo The High Court has struck the Red Line case by Affirmative Repositioning (AR) leader Job Amupanda against the Ministry of Agriculture and seven other defendants. Presiding Judge Shafimana Ueitele ruled that Amupanda failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove that the Red Line is unconstitutional. Judge Ueitele dismissed the case, absolving all defendants. He stated that the search for Amupanda’s vehicle on May 17, 2021, was a […]

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Health minister Luvindao surprise visits to Katutura Hospital

By: Hertha Ekandjo Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao made her first public appearance with an unannounced visit to Katutura Health Centre at earlier this morning at 07h00. The visit aimed to assess the real conditions on the ground, allowing her to hear firsthand from patients and healthcare workers. During the visit, patients shared concerns about extended waiting times, delays in receiving test results, and the overall urgency […]

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MIT donates equipment worth N$ 1.7 million to Vocational Training Centers

By: Ludorf Iyambo The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade (MIT), through the National Ozone Unit (NOU) and with the support of the Cooling Programme for Southern Africa (CooPSA), has donated equipment valued at N$1,650,710.33 to four Vocational Training Centers (VTCs) on Monday. Sikongo Haihambo, MIT’s Executive Director, told News on One the contribution aims to enhance technical training in the safe handling of refrigerants, with a particular focus on the […]

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OB-GYN Practice and BeFree Cares clinic form health care partnership

  By: Ellen Shihepo The Private Specialist Obstetrics and Gynaecology Practice (OB-GYN Practice) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the BeFree Cares Clinic yesterday at the BeFree youth campus in Katutura, Winhdoek. The MoU formalised a collective commitment to bridge gaps in essential obstetrics and gynaecological healthcare for women and girls in vulnerable communities. The partnership was first formulated when 112 women received screening during and OB-GYN outreach […]

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Namibia ranks 13th in Africa for colorectal cancer

    "Early detection is critical."   WINDHOEK, 13 March – Colorectal cancer (CRC) is on the rise across Africa, with over 70,000 new cases and 46,000 deaths recorded in 2022. While Africa’s overall CRC rates remain below global averages, projections indicate a sharp increase by 2050. Southern Africa, including Namibia, has some of the highest CRC rates on the continent. According to Rolf Hansen, the CEO of the Cancer […]

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UN Launches $11.2M Appeal for Uganda’s Ebola Response

The United Nations has issued an emergency appeal to raise $11.2 million to support Uganda’s efforts in combating an Ebola outbreak that has claimed two lives says Reuters. Uganda declared the outbreak in January after a male nurse died at the country’s only national referral hospital in Kampala. The response has been further strained by U.S. foreign aid cuts, impacting the country’s health budget.

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C.A.N Is Raising Awareness On Colorectal Cancer

March is recognized as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about colorectal cancer. Although comprehensive data for this kind of cancer locally is limited, the Cancer Association can confirm that it is currently the sixth most diagnosed cancer in our country. Chief Executive of C.A.N, Rolf Hansen.  

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Minister encourages patients to report mistreatment at public health facilities

Our correspondent from One Africa TV NewsOnOne, Selma Taapopi, reports that the Health Ministry has introduced a Customer Service Charter aimed at enhancing service quality in healthcare facilities. During the launch, Minister Dr. Kalumbi Shangula encouraged patients to report mistreatment or poor conduct by staff to the customer care office or facility head. Last night's bulletin is live now right now on oneafrica.tv. And weeknights at 7 you are free […]

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Psychologists connect traumatic brain injury to mental health problems

  Dr. Shaun Whittaker   Psychologists have cautioned that traumatic brain injury can lead to different mental health challenges, including personality shifts, depression, and anxiety. These issues may result from brain damage, psychological trauma, or a combination of both, according to Windhoek-based psychologist Dr. Shaun Whittaker.   Research by Howlett JR, Nelson LD, and Stein MB in Biological Psychiatry further supports this, explaining that TBI can cause a variety of […]

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