insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Grootfontein Records First-Ever Cholera Outbreak, Mayor Urges Caution Grootfontein has confirmed its first-ever cholera outbreak, primarily affecting the Blikkiesdorp and Kap En Bou informal settlements. The outbreak was officially declared on 27 November 2025 after investigations, which began on 18 November following the identification of a suspected case, confirmed local transmission. Mayor Moritz Gaingob emphasized the urgency of the situation, warning that cholera is a fast-spreading and dangerous disease, particularly for vulnerable communities. “The outbreak exposes serious […] today5 January, 2026
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: High Sugar Consumption in Baby Foods Sparks Health Alarm Photo: NAFSAN Windhoek, Namibia — The Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN) has raised urgent concerns about the rising consumption of sugar, particularly among young children, in an interview with director Ben Schernick. The issue, he says, goes beyond individual dietary preferences and has deep public health and economic implications. “One of our biggest concerns is the high level of sugar consumption, especially among children between the ages […] today15 December, 2025
insert_link Health / Medical Pink October Highlights Breast Cancer Prevention The global Pink October campaign promotes awareness, early detection, and patient support for breast cancer. According to Rolf Hansen, CEO of the Cancer Association, the initiative stresses prevention, regular mammograms, and hope, represented by the pink ribbon. today24 October, 2025
insert_link Health / Medical 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 […] today25 April, 2025
insert_link Health / Medical C.A.N Is Raising Awareness On Colorectal Cancer March is recognized as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about colorectal cancer. Although comprehensive data for this kind of cancer locally is limited, the Cancer Association can confirm that it is currently the sixth most diagnosed cancer in our country. Chief Executive of C.A.N, Rolf Hansen. today5 March, 2025
insert_link Health / Medical Oncologist at Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital stresses need for community cancer awareness Due to the late diagnosis of Breast Cancer in the country,Dr Mtabeni George Jemu, an Oncologist at Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital, said the community needs health awareness on Cancer. He stated that Cancer is curable when detected early. today30 October, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical We know what to eat to stay healthy. So why is it so hard to make the right choices? By Nina Van Dyke, Victoria University A healthy diet protects us against a number of chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes and cancer. From early childhood, we receive an abundance of information about how we should eat to be healthy and reduce our risk of disease. And most people have a broad understanding of what healthy eating looks like. But this knowledge doesn’t always result in healthier eating. […] today10 July, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical How long does back pain last? And how can learning about pain increase the chance of recovery? fizkes/Shutterstock By Sarah Wallwork, University of South Australia and Lorimer Moseley, University of South Australia Back pain is common. One in thirteen people have it right now and worldwide a staggering 619 million people will have it this year. Chronic pain, of which back pain is the most common, is the world’s most disabling health problem. Its economic impact dwarfs other health conditions. If you get back pain, […] today20 February, 2024
