Cancer

Navigating Namibia’s Political Landscape: Insights from Analyst Ndumba Kamwanya on Succession After Hage G Geingob’s Passing

In the wake of President Hage G Geingob's passing, Namibia finds itself at a crossroads, grappling with constitutional procedures and potential political implications. We reached out to seasoned political analyst Ndumba Kamwanya to shed light on the path forward and the challenges the nation may face in the days to come. The Constitutional Framework: Namibia's constitution, specifically Article 34, intricately outlines the succession process in the event of the president's […]

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Namibia

Namibia’s Mixed System Post-Geingob, Insights from High Economic Intelligence’s Salomo Hei

Namibia operates within a mixed economic system, characterized by a blend of private freedom, centralized economic planning, and government regulation. As a member of the Southern African Development Community, Namibia's economic landscape takes center stage following the recent passing of Dr. Geingob. Offering expertise on this matter is Salomo Hei from High Economic Intelligence. Daily evening devotions will be held at the residence of the late President Hage Geingob in […]

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Obituary: Hage G Geingob 3 August 1941 – 4 February 2024

Hage Gottfried Geingob (3 August 1941 – 4 February 2024) President Dr. Hage G Geingob became the first Namibian president to die in office when he succumbed early in the morning of 4 February 2024, after having been rushed to a private hospital in Windhoek on 3 February 2024 shortly after his return from the United States where he had sought novel cancer treatment. Dr. Geingob was born in Tsumeb in 1941, receiving […]

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Health / Medical

Global cancer burden growing, amidst mounting need for services

Ahead of World Cancer Day, the World Health Organization (WHO)’s cancer agency, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), released the latest estimates of the global burden of cancer. WHO also published survey results from 115 countries, showing a majority of countries do not adequately finance priority cancer and palliative care services, as part of universal health coverage (UHC). The IARC estimates, based on the best sources of data available in […]

February 2, 2024 17

World

Cancer cases to rise by 77% by 2050, according to WHO

Global cancer cases are predicted to rise by more than 75% by 2050, according to new estimates from the World Health Organization. The W-H-O's International Agency for Research on Cancer says tobacco, alcohol, obesity and air pollution are behind the predicted rise. Sally Patterson has more.

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Health / Medical

How does cancer spread to other parts of the body?

Pexels/Michelle Leman Sarah Diepstraten, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute and John (Eddie) La Marca, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute All cancers begin in a single organ or tissue, such as the lungs or skin. When these cancers are confined in their original organ or tissue, they are generally more treatable. But a cancer that spreads is much more dangerous, as the organs it spreads to may be vital organs. A […]

February 1, 2024 30

Namibia

Limited Cancer Treatment Options in Namibia Pose Delays for State Patients

Namibia is currently equipped with only one outdated radiation machine for cancer treatment at a public health center, according to oncologist Dr. Pelagia Peggy Emvula. She raised concerns about the impact of this limitation on state patients, emphasizing that the lack of advanced technology contributes to treatment delays. In a statement Dr. Emvula highlighted the disparity between treatment facilities in the public and private sectors. Private centers, she noted, have […]

January 31, 2024 9

Lifestyle

Geingob’s Transparency Helps to Break Stigma Regarding Men’s Health

By Vitalio Angula When the Presidency issued a press release two weeks ago regarding President Geingob being diagnosed with “cancerous cells” it sent shock waves amongst citizens, the media and political commentators alike. In a country were machismo is still deeply rooted in the culture of what a man ought to be, certain sectors of society applauded Geingob for his transparency regarding his health and took it as a reassurance […]

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Health / Medical

Rosa Namises Shares Thoughts on President Geingob’s Cancer Treatment in Los Angeles, USA.

Date: Jan 25, 2024 | Leonard Witbeen In a candid commentary, Rosa Namises, a prominent figure in Namibia, shared her reflections on President Hage Geingob's recent announcement of undergoing cancer treatment. Addressing the nation's leader's health condition, Namises expressed a mix of sentiments, acknowledging the human aspect of the situation. Namises opened her remarks by stating the difficulty of commenting on such a sensitive matter, recognizing President Geingob's humanity and […]

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