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: todayNovember 1, 2024 28
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. todayOctober 29, 2024 26
insert_link Oshiwambo O World cancer Congress yonuumvo oyeya pehulilo O World cancer Congress yonuumvo oyeya pehulilo, nokwali yeeta pamwe aanongo naaleli yaavu yokankela ya konda 2 000 okwiikunda,oku kwatathana,oku thaneka noku longela kumwe komikalo dhomayamukulo getakamitho lyaavu yokankela neyambidhidho lyopauyuni. Omukuluntu gwehangano lyokankela moshilongo Rolf Hansen okwali a kutha ombinga. Nokwati uukwashili oomboka kutya iilongo yiiyemo yili pevi noyopokati otayi ka taalela omutenge omunene gokankela ,na Africa otaka dhengwa unene omolwa iiyemo ye yili pevi,oonkalo dhoombepo dhili pombanda,oshowo oompito […] todaySeptember 20, 2024 8
insert_link Oshiwambo O World Cancer Congress yonuumvo oyili metifa mo Geneva O World Cancer congress yonuumvo oya tameke nena mo Geneva,noku eta pamwe aaleli yopauyuni yokankela ya konda 2 000. Omukuluntu wiliki gwehangano lyokankela moshilongo Rolf Hansen ota kutha ombinga komutumba,loshikando shotango okuza petukuko lyo COVID 19,nota topola uukumwe uupe woopolohalama takamitho dhokankela moshilongo. Tati okwa nyanyukilwa ompito yuukumwe unene nehangano lyo American Cancer Society,noya thaneka okulongela kumwe moopolohalama oku yambulapo ompito yepango netakamitho mo Namibia,nomuumbangalantu wa Africa,oshowo nehangano lyo Pink […] todaySeptember 17, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month Highlights Critical Need for Early Detection and Treatment July is designated as Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month, aiming to enhance public understanding of these cancers, promote research initiatives, and advocate for improved resources and treatments for affected Namibians. The prognosis for sarcoma patients varies based on factors such as cancer type, location, stage, and treatment response. Cancer Association of Namibia's CEO Rolf Hansen. Although not as common, these rare bone cancers have affected about 361 per […] todayJuly 9, 2024 49
insert_link Namibia Cancer Association of Namibia Reports Operational Surplus Amid Improved Fundraising The Cancer Association of Namibia has announced a significant turnaround with an annual operational surplus of 491,343 Namibian dollars, compared to a deficit in the previous fiscal year. This improvement is credited to stabilized fundraising opportunities post-COVID-19 and a favorable economic climate. CEO, Rolf Hansen. todayJune 28, 2024 34
Namibia Cancer Association of Namibia Supports Ban on Hookah Pipes Amid Youth Concerns Rolf Hansen, the chief executive of the Cancer Association of Namibia, has expressed strong support for a parliamentary proposal to ban hookah pipes, also known as hubbly-bubbly. Hansen noted frequent complaints to CAN about the rising use of these products, especially among youth in public spaces, schools, and restaurants. He emphasized the need for stronger police enforcement to address these community concerns, highlighting that despite restrictions, hookah pipes are still […] todayJune 5, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Rally for a Cause: Cancer Association of Namibia Raises N$1.6 Million to Combat Cancer The Cancer Association of Namibia's annual Rough and Tough Rally for Cancer in Damaraland from 16 to 19 May brought together over 430 participants, including 133 antique cars, raising over N$1.6 million to support cancer initiatives. WO30 CEO, Rolf Hansen clarified that the funds will aid in decentralizing critical healthcare, establishing cancer clinics nationwide, and expanding Palliative Care Namibia. Hansen also addressed and dismissed false claims linking COVID-19 vaccines to […] todayMay 21, 2024 20
insert_link Health / Medical Palliative Care and the importance thereof in LMI countries especially. Why is investment in Palliative Care important; and why is Palliative Care Namibia so critical for CAN and Namibia? Most people (doctors included) speak of providing "Palliative Care", but in actual fact they are referring only to "step-down" or "end of life" or "palliation medication" care. Hospice Care is NOT Palliative Care, but hospice care is one of the components of palliative care. Palliative Care is in fact the entire […] todayFebruary 23, 2024 69