Oncologist at Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital stresses need for community cancer awareness

Oncologist at Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital stresses need for community cancer awareness

Due to the late diagnosis of Breast Cancer in the country,Dr Mtabeni George Jemu, an Oncologist at Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital, said the community needs health awareness on Cancer. He stated that Cancer is curable when detected early.

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Namibia Sees Over 400 Annual Breast Cancer Cases, Says Oncologist

Oncologist Dr. Laina Iyambo reported that locally records indicate over 400 cases of breast cancer each year. One Africa TV reports that she shared this statistic while speaking to aspiring female medical students in Windhoek at the fifth edition of the Hermosa Mimosa Initiative. Founded by Dr. Julita-Kitwe, the Hermosa Mimosa Initiative provides a platform for medical professionals to impart critical health information and insights.

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