insert_link Oshiwambo Ehangano lyokankela moshilongo olyiimanga kumwe no Union for International Cancer Control, nookuume kopauyuni oku holola nkene oshinano nuupyakadhi wopashimaliwa tayi tsikile okuya moshipala etakamitho lyokankela pethimbo Etseyitho lya topolwa kehangano lyokankela ohela momushangwa gwiikundaneki olyeya pethimbo lyoku dhimbulukwa esiku lyokankela muuyuni nena ,mu 4 February. Omukuluntu wiliki gwehangano lyokankela moshilongo Rolf Hansen okwati ompito oku monikilapo kuyele noku monika kuli mondjila onkee ya dhigupala muushayi nomoondoolopa. Tati omayakulo ga huma gokankela ogeli unene moondoolopa oonene,naavu ya pumbwa okweenda oshinano shoo KM odhindji okuya ko Windhoek yaka pangwe. Ta dhenge omuthindo kutya oku monika kuyele nopethimbo muushayi […] today4 February, 2026
insert_link Health / Medical Cancer Association Expands Palliative Care to Erongo The Cancer Association of Namibia, CEO Rolf Hansen, says they are set to open a new 10-bed palliative care unit in Swakopmund on 23 January 2026. Hansen confirmed that construction and furnishing are complete, staff recruitment began in mid-November, and the initiative underscores a shared commitment to providing dignified and accessible care for cancer patients and their families, while plans for the Windhoek West facility are progressing well. today18 November, 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 Oshiwambo Namibia okwa kala keehena uuyelele wopashigwana wo cancer okuza mo 2019,noku thiga oshilongo shaahena efano lyoshilanduli shomukithi,shiikwatelela komukuluntu gwehangano lyokankela Rolf Hansen moonkundathana no Nampa omandaaha,Hansen okwati uuministeli wuuhaku ihawu gandja eyambidhidho lyopashimaliwa ko National Cancer Registry yehangano lyokankela,ndjoka ya hupila ashike mooshali. Ehangano okwali hali pungula omiyalu dhokankela okuza mo 1995,ashike okuza petukuko lyo COVID 19,ehangano olya kala unena tali tala kaavu yokankela. Hansen tiindiile epangelo li pungule menongonono lyokankela ,egongelo lyomiyalu dhokankela, nelopoto lyokankela. today10 September, 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 Cancer Association Launches Palliative Care Fund for Vulnerable Patients Palliative Care Namibia, a division of the Cancer Association, has introduced the Palliative Care Fund to enhance access to hospice and palliative care for financially vulnerable citizens. Rolf Hansen, the CEO of CAN and Palliative Care Namibia says this is aligned with CAN’s Patient Financial Assistance Programme adding that the fund aims to support those in critical need of end-of-life care, covering expenses such as medication and nursing services. today29 January, 2025
insert_link Health / Medical CAN Appeals for Support for State Cancer Patient Care The Cancer Association is urging the public and corporate community to support the newly launched Palliative Care Namibia Fund to assist financially vulnerable state patients. From 1 March 2025, the fund will enable state patients to access ward care at House Zietsman, which currently accommodates private patients. The facility aims to provide care for up to nine terminally ill patients, ensuring the same quality of care as private patients. […] today28 January, 2025
insert_link Health / Medical Movember Shines a Spotlight on Prostate Cancer November marks Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, or "Movember," an annual campaign focused on highlighting the effects of prostate cancer—the third most commonly diagnosed cancer locally. Rolf Hansen, CEO of the Cancer Association: today1 November, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical Rising Cancer Diagnoses Demand Urgent Action in Africa Rolf Hansen, CEO of the Cancer Association, highlighted the concerning increase in cancer diagnoses worldwide, especially in low and middle-income countries. He emphasized the substantial influence of lifestyle changes on cancer trends and called for urgent investments in cancer control and treatment throughout Africa. today29 October, 2024
