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.
Author: Paheja Siririka (Paheja Siririka)
Fighting tooth and nail to see another day…a mother’s struggle with lung lupus
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.
Physiotherapists are essential
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.
Getting a lift through IV drips
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.
Smart cut figures rising
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.
Passion for marine studies takes eight to Finland
Eight Namibian students recently received scholarships from the Namibia Ports Authority (Namport) to complete their engineering courses and get international exposure to the blue economy.
Geingob: Africa could become key energy player
President Hage Geingob has told a continental renewable energy initiative that Africa could become a pivotal part of the global energy industry.
NBC3 now on DStv and GOtv
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.
Infertility not gender specific
Infertility in men and women can be congenital or acquired, which makes them multifactorial.
Namibian cheetahs goodwill ambassadors in India
The request by the Indian government for Namibia to repopulate its extinct cheetah population is becoming a reality as the two nations signed a landmark agreement on Wildlife Conservation and sustainable biodiversity utilisation.