Author: Paheja Siririka (Paheja Siririka)

In July, the Namibia government removed all restrictions imposed on account of Covid-19 but requested citizens to voluntarily comply with public health and social measures as well as ensure that good hand hygiene becomes part of the new normal.

While Namibia rejoices in the victory won over the eradication of Hepatitis E, guards should not be let down as the country continues to experience the wrath of Hepatitis B, a deadly virus that medical experts feel is being ignored.

Namibian truck driver Petrus Katangolo appreciates the Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) roadside wellness clinics, which provides assistance when he falls ill while on duty.

From actively playing volleyball for the country’s national team, being energetic and travelling, Ruusa Kamwi’s world was partially shattered when she was diagnosed with lung lupus, a condition she says became known only after 11 years of ill health.

South African-based Namibian goalkeeper Loydt Kazapua has praised physiotherapy for getting him back into competitive shape after suffering a tibia injury in March 2014.

Medical experts say IV drips, also known as Intravenous Vitamin Therapy, are beneficial for cardiac health, as the Amino acid present aids in regulating blood pressure and are known to improve cardiovascular function.

Following a 2009 recommendation by the World Health Organisation and UNAIDS for member countries to incorporate voluntary medical male circumcision into the minimum HIV prevention package, Namibia has recorded over 200 000 circumcision procedures.

President Hage Geingob has told a continental renewable energy initiative that Africa could become a pivotal part of the global energy industry.  

 With the recent addition of a third channel, the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) is most certainly doing the most, continuously informing the masses about current and international affairs, and entertaining them with movies and documentaries.