Health Awareness

INTERVIEW: Free Health Screenings Offered in Kuisebmond This Saturday 26 April, 2025

By Leonard Witbeen One Health Pharmacy, in collaboration with Dr. Charlie Ithete’s Medical Practice, is hosting a community-focused Health Awareness Day this coming Saturday, 26 April, in Kuisebmond, Walvis Bay. The initiative is a response to the growing need for accessible healthcare in low-income communities and aims to provide free health screenings, medical referrals, and nutritional advice. The event will take place opposite Shop 4, near Shoprite, in the heart […]

25 April, 2025 78

Health / Medical

S.A. Health Authority Warns of Dangerous Counterfeit Diabetes Medication

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority has sounded the alarm over counterfeit diabetes medication. There is a rise in particularly GLP-1 products like Ozempic, being sold through unauthorised channels. SAHPRA's Madimetja Mashishi says these fake medications pose serious health risks as they lack quality checks. He urges the public to buy only registered products:

14 November, 2024 48

Health / Medical

National cancer awareness week focuses on patient needs

The first week of August marks Cancer Awareness Week, running from 5 August to 9 August 2024. This year, the Cancer Association of Namibia is championing the campaign "Nothing about us, without us," emphasizing solidarity with cancer patients. Throughout this week, the Association will highlight the importance of understanding and addressing the needs of Namibians living with cancer. The campaign underscores the necessity of involving patients in conversations and decisions […]

5 August, 2024 57

Africa

A booming fitness culture in Africa is attracting global players

By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency The African debut of popular global workout competition, the “World Series of Fitness Racing” in 2024 is the latest testament to an unfolding fitness culture revolution on the continent. Hyrox, through its African subsidiary, Hyrox Africa, is set to host an event at the Cape Town Convention Centre in South Africa on September 21st. The Hyrox challenge involves eight 'functional' […]

14 May, 2024 168