insert_link Namibia CEO of Namibia’s Cancer Association, Rolf Hansen, offers his condolences. In a solemn announcement on World Cancer Day, the Namibian Presidency conveyed the somber news of President Dr. Hage G. Geingob's passing on the 4th of February. The official press statement revealed that the President breathed his last just after midnight, surrounded by his close relatives who stood by him during his final moments. CEO of Namibia's Cancer Association, Rolf Hansen. today5 February, 2024
Interview Transcripts Johanna Hipangelwa Reflects on Youth in Politics and President Geingob’s Passing In a candid interview with Future Media News, Johanna Hipangelwa, a 22-year-old political science student at the University of Namibia, shared her insights on the role of youth in politics and addressed the recent passing of President Dr. Hage G. Geingob. The interview delves into Johanna's thoughts on the impact of President Geingob's demise on the younger generation, especially during a crucial time with upcoming elections. She emphasizes the need […] today5 February, 2024
insert_link Interview Transcripts 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 […] today5 February, 2024
insert_link 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 […] today5 February, 2024
insert_link Namibia 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 […] today4 February, 2024
insert_link 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 […] today2 February, 2024
insert_link 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. today2 February, 2024
insert_link 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 […] today1 February, 2024
insert_link 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 […] today31 January, 2024
