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A heart for serving people
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A heart for serving people

Growing up, Crissy Hendrickson didn’t know what she wanted to be and when asked about her dreams and aspirations, she had no answer but one thing was for sure – it had to involve helping people.

Covid under control in Namibia
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Covid under control in Namibia

Based on the World Health Organisation’s Covid-19 Resurgence Thresholds, the pandemic in Namibia seems to be under control but continuous monitoring is needed at all levels to ensure that response activities correspond with the phase of resurgence.

Theofelus scoops UN award
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Theofelus scoops UN award

Emma Theofelus, information deputy minister, scooped the 2022 UN Population Award yesterday in a virtual ceremony for her work, advocating for women’s empowerment and adolescent sexual and reproductive health in Namibia.

Vaccine campaign to foil fifth wave
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Vaccine campaign to foil fifth wave

The Office of the First Lady resumed its #LOVEProtects Vaccination campaign with the hope of reaching more Namibians and encouraging them to get vaccinated, especially now with the fifth wave making rounds in the country.

Causes of brain tumours unknown
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Causes of brain tumours unknown

The particulars and exact causes of brain tumours are not known but issues around exposure to high radiation and genetic conditions have been established as risk factors that possibly cause the growth of these swellings.