No evidence that dehorning black rhinos negatively impacts the species ’ reproduction or survival, study finds
There are no statistically significant differences in key factors of population growth - breeding, birth, survival, life span and death - between dehorned or horned black rhinos new research, conducted by the University of Bristol Vet School, Namibian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, and Save the Rhino Trust has found. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - September 21, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: International, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Veterinary School; Press Release Source Type: news
8 cheetahs arrive to India from Namibia as part of reintroduction project
After going extinct in India over 70 years ago, cheetahs are finally making a comeback in the country with a new reintroduction program. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - September 17, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Cheetahs return to India after 70-year absence
Eight radio-collared African cheetahs step out on to the grassland of Kuno National Park in central India, their final destination after a 5,000-mile journey from Namibia that has drawn criticism... #grassland #conservationists #kunonationalpark (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - September 17, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Namibia: Traditional Authority Urges Protection of Medicinal Plants
[New Era] Eenhana -- The Oukwanyama Traditional Authority has called on the government to support its idea for a legal framework to protect indigenous plants and herbs. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - September 16, 2022 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Sexualization and dehumanization of women by social media users in Namibia - Venditto B, Set B, Amaambo RN.
The advancements in current sources of information and technology have resulted in our 'real lives' becoming inundated with and entangled with new media and 'virtual' environments. Social media promotes freedom of expression, and remains a largely unregula... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 10, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Namibia: Scabies Relief for Epukiro and Drimiopsis SAN Communities
[Namibia Economist] An outbreak of scabies in the Bushman communities of Omaheke required drastic intervention which came in the form of a commercial partnership between the Naankuse Foundation, A. Wutow Trading, Plastilon and a new Corporate Social Responsibility outfit, ChariTree. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - September 9, 2022 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Africa: Saving Lives and Livelihoods Helping Africa Fight COVID-19 - One-Shot At a Time
[New Dawn] So far, three countries have surpassed the 70% vaccination target; Seychelles (81.3%), Mauritius (76.6%0 and Rwanda (76.5%). Also, 10 countries have attained a target of between 40% and 70% include Comoros, Lesotho, Liberia, Mozambique, Botswana, Cape Verde, Tunisia, Morocco, and Sao Tome and Principe. In total, about 21.2% percent of the continent's population is fully vaccinated, hence, to drive increase in COVID-19 uptake, the in-country implementation took place in Kenya, Lesotho, Namibia, Nigeria, and (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - September 5, 2022 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Mental Health Challenges for Namibia Disabled
Mental health challenges for persons with disabilities in Namibia. There is a significant connection between disability and mental health, and that connection is more complex than it might seem (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - September 4, 2022 Category: Disability Tags: African Disability News Source Type: news
Women's access to urban land and housing: implications for human rights and gender justice in Namibia - Namupala N, Nangolo E, Edwards-Jauch L.
Access to urban land and housing in Namibia remains a complex and contentious subject. On the one hand, the pressure on urban land is becoming increasingly acute; on the other, the demand for serviced land and adequate affordable housing is exceeding suppl... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 3, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Home and Consumer Product Safety Source Type: news
Africa: Saving Lives and Livelihood Helping Africa Fight Covid-19 - One-Shot At a Time
[New Dawn] So far, three countries have surpassed the 70% vaccination target; Seychelles (81.3%), Mauritius (76.6%0 and Rwanda (76.5%). Also, 10 countries have attained a target of between 40% and 70% include Comoros, Lesotho, Liberia, Mozambique, Botswana, Cape Verde, Tunisia, Morocco, and Sao Tome and Principe. In total, about 21.2% percent of the continent's population is fully vaccinated, hence, to drive increase in COVID-19 uptake, the in-country implementation took place in Kenya, Lesotho, Namibia, Nigeria, and (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - September 2, 2022 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Namibia: Community Rakes in N$129 000 From Devil's Claw
[Namibian] A TOTAL of 186 community members of the Mpungu constituency in the Kavango East region has generated over N$129 000 from selling devil's claw, a plant native to southern Africa, which has historically been used to treat pain, liver and kidney problems, fever and malaria. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - August 30, 2022 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Namibia: 'LGBTQI+ Members Victimised When Seeking Services'
[Namibian] OUTRIGHT Namibia director Agapitus Haufiku says despite significant improvement many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI+) community members still face stigma and discrimination. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - August 30, 2022 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Namibia: Namibia Scraps Vaccination Proof, PCR Test Results Entry Requirement for Foreigners
[Namibian] PEOPLE visiting Namibia will no longer be required to produce a vaccination certificate or a negative PCR test result at the ports of entry, the Ministry of Health and Social Services announced on Thursday. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - August 26, 2022 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Experiences of spinal cord injury patients admitted to the rehabilitation unit at the national referral hospital in Khomas region, Namibia - Ashipala DO, Langendorf L.
BACKGROUND: Spinal cord injury (SCI) remains one of the major causes of disability globally. It results in permanent physical disability secondary to devastating neurological defects. When a person sustains SCI, substantial changes and challenges in their ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - August 10, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Namibia: 679 Suicides in Namibia in 17 Months
[Namibian] NAMIBIAN men are taking their own lives at a higher rate than women, as 559 men have committed suicide since last year. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - July 28, 2022 Category: African Health Source Type: news
