insert_link Health / Medical New HIV-AIDS Preventative Injection Shows Promising Results in African Trials The Health ministry is optimistic about a new HIV-AIDS preventative injection, lenacapavir, currently undergoing trials in several African countries. In its second phase, the injection has shown promising results for both individuals living with HIV-AIDS and those uninfected. According to Linda-Gail Bekker, a professor at the University of Cape Town, trials in South Africa and Uganda indicate that a twice-yearly lenacapavir injection provides complete protection against HIV for young women. […] today17 October, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical Namibia to Transition to HPV DNA Testing in New Cancer Control Plan The Health ministry, along with the Cancer Association of Namibia and WHO, is finalizing a new National Cancer Control Plan. The plan includes transitioning from the visual inspection HPV test to HPV DNA testing for cervical cancer. This change will target women aged 25 and 30 and those living with HIV, as noted by Executive Director Ben Nangombe. today6 August, 2024
insert_link Namibia Health Ministry Invests in New Hospitals The Health ministry has allocated N$18 million for land to build the new Windhoek District Hospital and plans to construct additional hospitals in Ondangwa, Otjiwarongo, Nkurenkuru, and the Oshana region the Brief reports. This effort is part of a N$16 billion initiative to enhance Namibia's health infrastructure. The Windhoek District Hospital, set to be completed by 2027, will cost N$2.9 billion. The Otjiwarongo land acquisition cost N$5 million, while the […] today11 June, 2024
Namibia Almost half a million Namibians experience a food insecurity crisis – UNICEF https://youtu.be/XLfEcD1s8eA By Selma Taapopi, via News on One A total of 491,000 Namibians(19% of the population) are categorised as being in a food security crisis, specifically in phase 3 of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC). This is according to the Livelihood Vulnerability Assessment Analysis report for October 2023 to March 2024. The report estimates that at least 20 756 women and 36 900 children nationally need […] today29 May, 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Limited Cancer Treatment Options in Namibia Pose Delays for State Patients Namibia is currently equipped with only one outdated radiation machine for cancer treatment at a public health center, according to oncologist Dr.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
