insert_link Health / Medical Onandjokwe Endoscopic Unit Renamed in Honour of Professor Fillemon Amaambo The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Esperance Luvindao, on Friday officiated the unveiling ceremony renaming the Onandjokwe Endoscopic Unit after Professor Fillemon Amaambo, reports Maria Namupala. In her remarks, Dr. Luvindao emphasized the importance of celebrating and honouring individuals for their contributions while they are still alive, describing the gesture as a token of appreciation for Professor Amaambo’s decades-long dedication to advancing healthcare. “We often value and honour […] today13 October, 2025
insert_link Health / Medical Interview: Edward Shivute: “We Must Not Let Funding Cuts Cost Lives” Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) Project Manager Edward Shivute has sounded the alarm over healthcare delivery disruptions caused by dwindling international funding, warning that Namibia must act fast to safeguard critical services such as antiretroviral treatment (ART) provision. In an interview with Future Media News, Shivute revealed that several major funders have frozen or paused their financial support to health initiatives across the country. This funding gap has left some […] today23 June, 2025
insert_link Health / Medical Namibia ranks 13th in Africa for colorectal cancer "Early detection is critical." WINDHOEK, 13 March – Colorectal cancer (CRC) is on the rise across Africa, with over 70,000 new cases and 46,000 deaths recorded in 2022. While Africa’s overall CRC rates remain below global averages, projections indicate a sharp increase by 2050. Southern Africa, including Namibia, has some of the highest CRC rates on the continent. According to Rolf Hansen, the CEO of the Cancer […] today13 March, 2025
insert_link Health / Medical Namibia Sees Over 400 Annual Breast Cancer Cases, Says Oncologist Oncologist Dr. Laina Iyambo reported that locally records indicate over 400 cases of breast cancer each year. One Africa TV reports that she shared this statistic while speaking to aspiring female medical students in Windhoek at the fifth edition of the Hermosa Mimosa Initiative. Founded by Dr. Julita-Kitwe, the Hermosa Mimosa Initiative provides a platform for medical professionals to impart critical health information and insights. today29 October, 2024
