Diarrhoea has been identified as one of the leading causes of death amongst children in Namibia, which is closely linked to the lack of nutrition. The World Health Organisation states that diarrhoea is an important cause of malnutrition.
Author: Paheja Siririka (Paheja Siririka)
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Namibia applauded for innovation
President Hage Geingob yesterday received the Green Infrastructure Investment Statesman of the Year award.
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Health is everyone’s business – Shangula
Health minister, Dr Kalumbi Shangula said the ministry is committed to attaining Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for Namibia and progress has been made thus far.
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Embracing inclusivity, supporting persons with disabilities
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Hypertensive diseases leading cause of death … most deaths occur in June, July, August, December
Namibia’s death rate has drastically increased over the years, with the leading cause of death in Namibia being hypertensive diseases at 8.8% in 2020, while Covid-19 - at 18.6% - was the leading cause of death in 2021.
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Cancer continues to burden healthcare … prostate cancer among top five
Health ministry executive director Ben Nangombe said the increasing burden of non-communicable diseases like cancer is evident in countries like Namibia.
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Namibia takes bold steps at COP28 to combat climate crisis… seeks US$15 billion to meet SDGs
Namibia has been identified as one of the most vulnerable nations to climate change in sub-Saharan Africa, the sixth report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change states.
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VIBEZ- Namibias landscape buttressing tourism sector … hotspot for movie shoots
Namibia’s beautiful landscape and access to locations will allow for more production values and versatility in the cinematography of our local productions and increase earnings for filmmakers, creating a truly profitable industry in the economy.
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Digital health under the microscope … policies a hindrance
Building a digital health workforce is crucial in the progression of the African Public Health sector, and the future of telemedicine.
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Africa needs resilient, sustainable healthcare systems – PM
Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila says Africa will not prosper unless the citizenry enjoys access to good quality healthcare services, hence the need to put in place robust, resilient and sustainable systems, built on a foundation of primary healthcare.