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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Health Policy

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INTERVIEW: The Nutrition Alliance of Namibia Director, Ben Schernick, Speaks on Addressing Malnutrition and Food Security

  As Namibia faces its election season followed by the festive period, the country must confront a pressing issue: malnutrition. From December to March, the peak season for malnutrition, it’s a time of heightened awareness and urgency, particularly in regions most affected by food insecurity. Ben Schernick, the Director of the Nutrition Alliance of Namibia, sheds light on the current state of malnutrition in the country, emphasizing the need for […]

todayNovember 13, 2024 22

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CEO of the Cancer Association of Namibia advocates for cancer care at WHO Africa regional committee

The Chief Executive Officer of the Cancer Association of Namibia and Palliative Care Namibia, Rolf Hansen, is representing the Union for International Cancer Control at the 74th World Health Organisation Regional Committee for Africa in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo. Hansen is working to increase access to the HPV vaccine to prevent cervical cancer, improve cancer data management, and support Universal Health Care.      According to the UN health body, the […]

todayAugust 27, 2024 70

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Republican Party objects WHO pandemic treaty amendments

Republican Party President Henk Mudge is urging the government to request a postponement of the votes on amendments and the New Pandemic Treaty at the upcoming World Health Assembly meeting. Mudge argues that the World Health Organisation's request for countries to accept the amendments to the International Health Regulations does not align with the principles and guidelines of the United Nations.

todayMay 7, 2024 52

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UK Government plans ban on disposable vapes

The UK government is set to ban disposable vapes, as part of a drive to tackle the rising number of children vaping. Figures from the Action on Smoking and Health charity suggest 7.6 percent of eleven- to 17-year-olds now vape regularly or occasionally, up from 4.1 percent in 2020. Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, says they are taking bold action to ban disposable vape.

todayJanuary 29, 2024 42

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New Zealand to repeal smoking ban for tax cuts

New Zealand’s new government has announced it will scrap the nation’s world-leading smoking ban to help fund tax cuts. According to the BBC, the change has shocked health experts. The legislation, introduced under the previous Jacinda-Ardern-led government, planned to ban cigarette sales next year to anyone born after 2008.

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