Following his recent announcement of cancerous cells that had been detected in his body, the Presidency yesterday announced that President Hage G. Geingob will undergo novel medical therapy United States of America.

President Geingob departed last night to Los Angeles, California, and shall return on 2 February 2024.

The treatment is limited to seven days and 95% of the treatment for the cancerous cells will be carried out in Namibia.

“Crucially, the medical technology will be transferred to Namibia and President Geingob will travel with his medical team and this will also result in the necessary transfer of advanced medical skills, which will be used for the treatment of other patients in Namibia,” said the
Presidency.

The travel, medical and accommodation expenses of the President will not be incurred by the government.

The Presidency wishes to once again reassure Namibians that President Geingob is in good spirits and continues to discharge his duties as Head of State. 

During the President’s short medical leave of absence from 25 January 2024 to 2 February 2024, Vice President Nangolo Mumba shall be the acting President. 

President Geingob would like to thank Namibians and friends from across the globe for their support, prayers and messages of best wishes.

Meanwhile, Swapo vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reassured the nation that President Geingob urged the entire leadership, rank and file of the party to continue to stand in solidarity and unity as the party extends its best wishes to Geingob for a speedy and full recovery.

“We are all humans and prone to sickness. Therefore, it is natural to be concerned about the health of our leader,” she observed while calling on the nation to give the Head of State space to focus on his recovery without speculation. 

- Nampa

Caption: President Hage Geingob

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