A study conducted by the health ministry shows that suicide in Namibia is mostly caused by depression, followed by rejection, hopelessness, family problems, poor self-worth and wanting others to know the pain they are in.
Author: Paheja Siririka (Paheja Siririka)
Over 11 000 children live with HIV …97% HIV positive adolescents on DTG treatment
The health ministry has said over 11 700 children live with HIV in Namibia, a disease that they have mostly contracted during breastfeeding or later on in life through other mechanisms.
Safeguarding animal welfare
Higher education minister Itah Kandjii-Murangi said the inauguration of the University of Namibia’s Small Animal Academic Hospital emphasises the need to have professionally trained veterinary officials as they safeguard the beef and tourism industry and animal welfare among others.
Promoting radical youth-led climate change action
A national youth climate action network was recently launched to promote radical youth-led climate actions across the country, addressing issues of climate change and water, agriculture, health, biodiversity, ecosystems, conservation and environmental management.
GBV in intimate relationships normalised
Looking at statistics, most gender-based violence committed happens in intimate relationships and society has accepted violence between partners.
!Khūb!naes tsēdi ai!â !khāǁkhaehes ge a ǂhâǂhâsa … !hao!nāsi ǂgaeǂgui-aon ge ra ǂganhe nēsa !khōdanasa
Namibiab ge !hūb ase 30.9%gu khoen ǀguina !khāǁkhae hâ, hoa !hūbaisi tsî !hū!nāsi mîǁguib 70%gu dib ǀkha i kara ǀgoweǀnōheo. Namibiab di ǁkhoreb ge 1 779 271 khoena !khāǁkhaesa xaweb ge Namibiaba nēsis kōse 550 317 khoen ǀguina Covid-19 !oagu !khāǁkhae hâ
TB, HIV continue to cause death
Although Namibia continues to be one of the biggest contributors to the high burden of tuberculosis on the continent, which causes concern, the Global Fund says 50 million lives were saved over the past 20 years around the world.
Disease detectives crucial
Forced by the many public health emergencies facing the world, the health ministry and its development partners continue to train frontline workers to equip them with the knowledge to respond to epidemics promptly.
Pre-Christmas vaccination vital…traditional leaders urged to take charge
Namibia achieved a national vaccine uptake of only 30.9%, compared to the global and national target of 70% herd immunity while the national target is 1 779 271 with the current population inoculated standing at 550 317.
Youth participation in economy vital
Deputy youth minister Emma Kantema-Gaomas says Africa’s foremost resource is its youth, and Namibia is particularly not lacking in that regard as the majority of the population consists of young people.