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

Cancer

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Africa

Africa records nearly 1 million new cancer cases annually

The CEO of the Cancer Association of Namibia, Rolf Hansen, is attending the 74th Session of the World Health Organisation Regional Committee for Africa in Congo Brazzaville. Hansen highlighted the urgent cancer crisis in the region, noting that over 900,000 new cancer cases and 586,000 cancer deaths occur annually in Africa.     In response, the UICC community has welcomed the proposed framework as a crucial step forward. To maximize […]

todayAugust 29, 2024 22

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Namibia

Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month Highlights Critical Need for Early Detection and Treatment

July is designated as Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month, aiming to enhance public understanding of these cancers, promote research initiatives, and advocate for improved resources and treatments for affected Namibians. The prognosis for sarcoma patients varies based on factors such as cancer type, location, stage, and treatment response. Cancer Association of Namibia's CEO Rolf Hansen.   Although not as common, these rare bone cancers have affected about 361 per […]

todayJuly 9, 2024 53

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Oshiwambo

Aakuluntu yeli pobilion 1.8 oyeli moshiponga shomikithi ngaashi o cancer,o stroke,uuvu woku dhimbwa,nuuvu wosuuka molwaashoka ihaa ningi omadhewo

Aakuluntu yeli pobilion 1.8 oyeli moshiponga shomikithi ngaashi o cancer,o stroke,uuvu woku dhimbwa,nuuvu wosuuka molwaashoka ihaa ningi omadhewo ,onkalo ndjoka tayi nayipala,shiikwatelela kolopota . Olopota ompe okuza kaapekapeki yehangano lyo WHO oya mono kutya omadhewo gopalutu muuyuni oga gwa pevi muuyuni,noo % dhili 5 pokati ko 2010 no 2022. Oshititatu shaakuluntu,oo % 31 muuyuni ihaya ningi omadhewo ga gwana,okuza poo % 23,aantu oomilion 900,mo 2000 noo % 26 mo 2010. […]

todayJune 26, 2024 20 1 2

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World

UK’s Princess Anne in hospital after suspected horse incident

          Princess Anne, sister of King Charles III, was hospitalised today with "minor injuries and concussion" after apparently being injured by a horse. The incident took place at Anne's country home Gatcombe Park, in southwest England, late on Sunday, Buckingham Palace said in a statement. It is the latest health issue to hit the British royal family this year, after both Charles and his daughter-in-law Catherine, […]

todayJune 24, 2024 19

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Health / Medical

Why is cancer called cancer? We need to go back to Greco-Roman times for the answer

Amna Artist/Shutterstock     By Konstantine Panegyres, The University of Melbourne   One of the earliest descriptions of someone with cancer comes from the fourth century BC. Satyrus, tyrant of the city of Heracleia on the Black Sea, developed a cancer between his groin and scrotum. As the cancer spread, Satyrus had ever greater pains. He was unable to sleep and had convulsions. Advanced cancers in that part of the body […]

todayMay 3, 2024 27

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Africa

Sugar in baby food: why Nestlé needs to be held to account in Africa

    By Susan Goldstein, University of the Witwatersrand   Nestlé has been criticised for adding sugar and honey to infant milk and cereal products sold in many poorer countries. The Swiss food giant controls 20% of the baby-food market, valued at nearly US$70 billion. Nadine Dreyer asked public health academic Susan Goldstein why extra sugar is particularly bad for babies and how multinationals targeting low-income countries with sweeter products […]

todayApril 25, 2024 50

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Princess of Wales and King Charles: one in two people develop cancer during their lives – the diseases and treatments explained

B. Lenoir/Shutterstock Gavin Metcalf, Anglia Ruskin University The Princess of Wales released a moving video message on March 22 to address speculation about her health. In it, the future queen disclosed that she’d been diagnosed with cancer following tests conducted after she underwent major abdominal surgery at a clinic in London in January. Catherine explained that she was undergoing “preventative chemotherapy” – but emphasised that her surgery had been successful, […]

todayMarch 25, 2024 19

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