David (not his real name) has been suffering from a mental illness for several years, which was made worse by repeated periods of imprisonment.
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Omusati needs nurses
Omusati has an urgent need for medical professionals. The region, with over 243 600 people has only 15 medical doctors, 222 registered nurses and 259 enrolled nurses.
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Increasing Namibia’s testing capacity
Since its establishement in August 2015, the ProQuest Diagnostic Laboratories have performed thousands of tests for both the public and private markets within Oshana and Oshikoto regions, thus contributing to the health ministry’s goal to increase testing capacity and easier access to tests in Namibia.
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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.
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Covid spurs health sector growth
The health sector recorded growth for the eighth consecutive quarters since quarter two of 2020.
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Namibia to implement universal health coverage
Universal health coverage remains a distant dream for many.
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NSI urged to adapt to new technology
Trade and industrialisation minister Lucia Iipumbu has urged the Namibian Standards Institution ( NSI) to ensure they carry out the necessary research and studies in terms of standards, measurements and certifications to make sure Namibia also moves with technology.
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African Deli targets lucrative beans market
African Deli, the renowned Namibian company that specialises in ready-to eat food products, is set to take Africa by storm with its latest addition to their readily available food delicacies.
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New members join Swapo at Ngonga
Swapo’s recruitment and mobilisation rally at Ngonga in Judea Lyaboloma constituency in Zambezi region, attended by Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, saw 113 new members receiving their membership cards.