Building a digital health workforce is crucial in the progression of the African Public Health sector, and the future of telemedicine.
Author: Paheja Siririka (Paheja Siririka)
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.
Adding colour and life to shacks
Visual artist Ndako Nghipandulwa has embarked on a project to bring life to shacks in the informal settlements of the city and ensure that inhabitants, under the economic circumstances, still enjoy their shelter and continue calling it home.
Using art to change society
Headed by young Namibians, the #BreakFree movement started 16 days of activism last week Thursday, with their third annual Arts for Activism Show at the National Theatre of Namibia in Windhoek.
Isaak: Give people free land
Member of Parliament Paul Isaak has moved that local authorities devise mechanisms to give the urban poor and landless free land for housing, and perhaps only charge for land servicing.
Strengthening procurement capacities for food self-sufficiency
Government and stakeholders are working tirelessly to reach the most vulnerable communities who are at risk due to weather-related impacts and to unlock Namibia’s agricultural potential.
VIBEZ! – Restoring faith in God
The Restoration Concert powered by Project Never Walk Alone brought about 25 acts to the stage at the Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek on Saturday.
Millets – a solution to food insecurity, health issues
The High Commission of India in Namibia, in collaboration with the international relations ministry,commemorated the International Year of Millets, raising awareness of the importance of millets.
Namibia’s blood supply in crisis
The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia (NamBTS) is currently experiencing a critical shortage of blood.
Health ministry: Preterm births a concern
The health ministry said between January and September 2023, the Windhoek Central Hospital’s Neonatal Unit admitted 620 preterm newborns, and 76 premature newborns did not survive, with preterm birth being the primary cause, alongside other contributing factors.