insert_link Business / Economics UNam expert talks Rising Cost of Living Challenges The escalating cost of living, both locally in Namibia and worldwide, has presented enduring challenges, making essentials like food and water unaffordable for many. Governments are grappling with aiding citizens in meeting these basic needs on a daily basis. Dr. Basilius Kasera, a faculty member in Human Sciences at UNam, provides his perspective on one possible solution. today16 April, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical South Africa Recalls Johnson & Johnson Children’s Cough Syrup Over Concerns, Ben Nangombe weighs in with Namibia’s response South Africa's health regulator has declared the recall of several batches of Johnson & Johnson's children's cough syrup due to the discovery of heightened levels of diethylene glycol. These affected batches were distributed across South Africa, Eswatini, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Nigeria. Ben Nangombe, the executive director at the Ministry of Health, provided insights into the local response during an interview with Future Media News. today15 April, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical World Tuberculosis Day Marks Global Efforts to Combat TB World Tuberculosis Day is celebrated to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social, and economic consequences of TB, and to step up efforts to end the global TB epidemic. This year, the theme is 'Yes! We can end TB!'. Here is the Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula. today11 April, 2024
insert_link Africa Nigeria investigates mysterious disease Health authorities in Nigeria have launched an investigation following the outbreak of a strange illness in the country's northwest state of Sokoto. today10 April, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical WHO warns that Hepatitis is killing thousands daily The World Health Organisation has warned that the number of daily deaths due to viral hepatitis infections is on the rise. It's the second deadliest infectious disease killing around 1.3 million people per year. today10 April, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical ASICS global study shows link between regular exercise in teenage years and positive mental wellbeing in adulthood Today, ASICS is announcing the results of its second Global State of Mind Study, which reaffirms a positive link between physical exercise and mental wellbeing and uncovers a link between being physically active in teenage years and positive mental wellbeing in adulthood. The study of over 26,000 respondents across 22 countries found that the more people exercise, the higher their State of Mind scores1. Across the globe, respondents who are regularly […] today10 April, 2024
insert_link Africa Can Congo’s ‘Miracle Doctor’ Keep Saving Women’s Lives Without UN Security? Dr. Denis Mukwege, the founder of Panzi Hospital in South Kivu, Congo, which has been treating women for more than two decades for gynecological needs, include rape by fighters in the region. Until recently, he and the hospital were provided limited security by United Nations peacekeepers, but that may end as they exit Congo this year. PANZI HOSPITAL/INSTAGRAM By Ilgin Yorulmaz For nearly 26 years, Dr. Denis Mukwege, […] today10 April, 2024
insert_link Africa Hospital infection cost Africa nearly $ 8.4 billion Treating infections acquired in hospitals and clinics is costing sub-Saharan Africa as much as $8.4 billion a year and hundreds of thousands of preventable deaths. According to research by WaterAid and the World Bank, at least half of these could be averted by improved handwashing facilities, clean water, and decent toilets. Bloomberg reports that the highest rates of contamination were found in intensive care units, neonatal wards, and pediatric departments. today9 April, 2024
insert_link Africa Diet and nutrition: how well Tanzanians eat depends largely on where they live By Hannah Ameye, University of Bonn Cities are growing faster in sub-Saharan Africa than elsewhere, with an annual urban population growth rate of around 4% compared to the world average of 1.5%. Across the continent the urban share of the total population is projected to increase to 50% by 2030 and 60% by 2050. Urbanisation is associated with lifestyle changes such as less physical activity and less […] today9 April, 2024