insert_link Health / Medical INTERVIEW: Cathy Kambanda, Director of National Mental Health Care Namibia, Speaks on the Link Between Unemployment and Mental Health Issues Unemployment is more than just an economic issue; it has profound implications for mental health. Cathy Kambanda, Director of National Mental Health Care Namibia, sheds light on how unemployment significantly contributes to depression and other mental health challenges in the country. The Psychological Toll of Unemployment "Unemployment people are highly affected by depression," Kambanda states, emphasizing the connection between lack of employment and mental health struggles. Without a steady income, […] todayJuly 22, 2024 39
insert_link Health / Medical Namibia on Track to End AIDS by 2030, Says Health Minister Health and Social Services minister, Kalumbi Shangula, stated that if the current rate of acquired immune deficiency syndrome progression continues, ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 is achievable. He reported a significant decrease in HIV-AIDS-related deaths in Namibia.Shangula emphasized that Namibia has made significant strides in controlling AIDS, with more than 90% of those on antiretroviral treatment showing a suppressed viral load. He expressed optimism that if […] todayJuly 18, 2024 42
insert_link Health / Medical Progress in Neonatal Unit Construction and ICU Expansion Highlight Ministry’s Healthcare Commitment Ben Nangombe, Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, praised progress on the N$27 million Neonatal Unit at Swakopmund Hospital, which faced delays but is now advancing under a new contractor. The unit, set to be completed in six months, will include 28 beds for standard, high-care, and intensive care, supporting decentralized healthcare to ease pressure on central hospitals. Nangombe also highlighted efforts to enhance ICU services […] todayJuly 17, 2024 20
insert_link 2 Health / Medical Promoting Support Systems for Employees with Serious Illnesses By Noreen Arangies, Communication Content Specialist, Capricorn Group The dark journey of adversity On 29 November 2021, I received devastating news from one of Namibia's top specialist physicians. He said, "Mrs Arangies, I am sorry to tell you that your bone marrow biopsy results reveal Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), and unfortunately, Namibia lacks the necessary facilities and a haematologist to provide treatment." This […] todayJuly 16, 2024 75 2
insert_link Africa Gambia MPs uphold ban on female genital mutilation Gambian lawmakers voted this afternoon to uphold a 2015 ban on female genital mutilation, rejecting a controversial bill seeking to overturn the law after months of heated debate and international pressure. Legislators killed the bill by voting against all the proposed amendments to the 2015 text that would have decriminalised the practice. Rights groups and the United Nations had urged MPs to reject the bill, saying it […] todayJuly 15, 2024 18
insert_link Health / Medical First Autism Special Private School to Launch in Windhoek In 2025 The first Autism Special Private School is set to officially launch in Windhoek next year. Elsje Fowler, owner of Fowler House, initiated this project after recognizing the urgent need for specialized education for autistic children in society. todayJuly 15, 2024 295
insert_link Health / Medical Health Ministry strengthens genomic surveillance The Ministry of Health and Social Services, supported by the Robert Koch Institute, is hosting a two-day workshop titled 'Strengthening Integrated Genomic Surveillance through greater capacities in national public institutes. The workshop, according to the Health Ministry’s Executive Director, Ben Nangombe, will identify opportunities, needs, and challenges for the implementation of integrated genomic surveillance into the public health system in the country. todayJuly 11, 2024 34
insert_link Health / Medical We know what to eat to stay healthy. So why is it so hard to make the right choices? By Nina Van Dyke, Victoria University A healthy diet protects us against a number of chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes and cancer. From early childhood, we receive an abundance of information about how we should eat to be healthy and reduce our risk of disease. And most people have a broad understanding of what healthy eating looks like. But this knowledge doesn’t always result in healthier eating. […] todayJuly 10, 2024 14
insert_link Health / Medical What is mitochondrial donation? And how might it help people have a healthy baby one day? Jonathan Borba/Pexels By Karin Hammarberg, Monash University; Catherine Mills, Monash University; Mary Herbert, Monash University, and Molly Johnston, Monash University Mitochondria are tiny structures in cells that convert the food we eat into the energy our cells need to function. Mitochondrial disease (or mito for short) is a group of conditions that affect this ability to generate the energy organs require to work properly. There are […] todayJuly 10, 2024 17