insert_link Namibia Gcaruhwa Clinic opens in Kavango West Region Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Kalumbi Shangula officially opened the Gcaruhwa Clinic in the Kavango West Region on Wednesday. The new clinic is expected to provide essential healthcare services to Gcaruhwa village and the surrounding areas, reducing the need for residents to travel long distances to access medical care. Shangula stated that the opening of the clinic is part of a broader strategic initiative […] today1 August, 2024
insert_link Namibia Government Rejects Commercial Cannabis Cultivation for Medicinal Use As South Africa Legalizes Private Consumption The Health and Social Services minister has decided against legalizing commercial cannabis cultivation for medicinal purposes, citing the effectiveness of current treatments. According to The Brief, Minister Dr. Kalumbi Shangula stated that existing medications delivered through intramuscular or intravenous methods are adequate for pain management. This decision follows a directive from the Cabinet in 2022 to investigate the demand and health risks associated with medicinal cannabis. Meanwhile, South African President […] today3 June, 2024
insert_link Namibia Health and Social Services minister highlights Africa’s Health Workforce Challenges Health and Social Services minister, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, addresses the Africa Health Workforce Investment Summit, highlighting Africa's critical shortage of health professionals. With a ratio of 1.55 health workers per 1,000 population, far below the WHO threshold of 4.45, access to healthcare services across the continent is severely limited. Shangula emphasizes the challenges of shortages, retention issues, and burnout among healthcare workers, hindering the delivery of quality healthcare, particularly in […] today7 May, 2024
insert_link Oshiwambo Oshiwike shootuntila mu Africa sheya pehulilo nena Namibia okwa wayimine iilongo yilwe ya Africa okutyapula o Africa Vaccination Week ,okuza mo 24-30 April. elalakano lyo African Vaccination Week oku nkondopeka oopolohalama dhootuntila mu Africa ,pakundjekapo enongelo lyesimano lyompumbwe yomuntu kehe, oku kala a gamenwa komikithi, dhoka hadhi keelelwa nootuntila. Ominista yuuhaku nonkalo nawa Dr Kalumbi Shangula,moonkundathana a ningi nonzonkundana yetu okwa holola pena owenda ompe yoku kondjitha okankela nombuto yo HIV. today30 April, 2024
insert_link Oshiwambo Esiku lyo TB tali ka dhimbulukiwa ko Lindili mo 11 April Namibia naye okuli ta kondjitha okuhulitha po ombuto yo TB ndjoka yili eshongo enene moshigwana, nominista yuundjolowele nonkalo nawa omundohotola Kalumbi Shangula okwa popi kutya esiku ndika nuumvo otali dhimbulukiwa ko Luderitz momasiku 11 April 2024, moka taku kadhimbuluthwa esimano lyokunwa omiti uuna wuli kepango lyo TB. today3 April, 2024
