Morocco: Namibian Top Ref to Officiate in Morocco
[New Era] Namibian referee and former Brave Gladiators star player Twanyanyukwa Antsino is amongst the list of 40 top African referees selected to officiate at the 2022 Women Africa Cup of Nations, slated for Morocco from 2 to 23 July. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - June 30, 2022 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Namibia: Lung Disease Breaks Out in Ohangwena
[New Era] Ongwediva -- The agriculture ministry has cautioned farmers and the public to be on high alert after the outbreak of the Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia, commonly known as lung disease. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - June 24, 2022 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Namibia: Monkeypox - Namibians Urged to Remain Calm
[New Era] The health ministry has reiterated its stance on triggering surveillance measures in lieu of the monkeypox outbreak in the world, and especially now that neighbouring South Africa reported its first case yesterday. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - June 24, 2022 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Namibia: Oshana, WFP Ink Deal to Promote Food Security
[New Era] Uukwangula -- The Oshana regional council and the World Food Programme (WFP) yesterday signed an agreement to help improve food security and nutrition in the region. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - June 23, 2022 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Namibia: Pandemic Treaty Does Not Exist - Health Minister Shangula
[New Era] Health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula has clarified Namibia has not signed any pandemic treaty at the recently concluded World Health Assembly in Switzerland. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - June 23, 2022 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Severe traumatic brain injuries secondary to motor vehicle crashes in two Namibian regions: a retrospective review - Ambunda P, Lourens A.
INTRODUCTION: Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among trauma patients globally, with motor vehicle crashes (MVCs) being a major contributor. Namibia had a World Health Organization (WHO) estimated MVC-related fa... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - June 22, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Pedestrians and Bicycles Source Type: news
Namibia: Covid-19 Under Control in Namibia
[New Era] 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. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - June 15, 2022 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Namibia: Think Tank Wants You to Pay N$50 a Month to Fund Healthcare
[Namibian] A SWAPO think tank report has recommended that the government should introduce a N$50 monthly levy for everyone who earns more than N$5 000 a month to contribute towards the provision of national healthcare. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - June 14, 2022 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Pioneering Namibia MP, Indonesia family planning board, win 2022 UN Population Award
The UN’s sexual and reproductive health agency, UNFPA, announced on Monday the winners of it’s 2022 UN Population Award, with the individual prize going to a young trailblazing parliamentarian from Namibia, while the institutional award went to Indonesia’s National Population and Family Planning Board. (Source: UN News Centre - Health, Poverty, Food Security)
Source: UN News Centre - Health, Poverty, Food Security - June 13, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Namibia: Oshakati Doctors Accused of Refusing to Treat Patient After Argument
[Namibian] DOCTORS at Oshakati Intermediate Hospital are being accused of refusing to attend to a 29-year-old man with a fractured foot after one of his family members clashed with orthopaedic surgeon Dr Oumar Traore, However, Traore, who attended to Gabriel Theofilus, said the patient was not discharged because of any argument with the doctor, but because his condition was stable. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - June 4, 2022 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Namibia: Thousands in 'Lucky Draw' for 48 Vaccination Posts
[Namibian] THOUSANDS of unemployed candidates flocked to the offices of the Zambezi regional Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) yesterday to have a chance at 48 temporary positions in an apparent draw.THOUSANDS of unemployed candidates flocked to the offices of the Zambezi regional Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) yesterday to have a chance at 48 temporary positions in an apparent draw. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - June 4, 2022 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Namibia: Fifth Covid-19 Wave Hits Schools
[New Era] As the country enters into yet another wave of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, 129 learners have since tested positive for Covid-19 over the weekend, and the number is estimated to have increased during the course of the week. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - May 27, 2022 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Namibia: Three Arrested for Abortion Pills
[New Era] The police have arrested three suspects for violating the Contravention of Medicines and Related Substances Control Act 13 of 2003 Section 25(1) after they were found with abortion pills. (Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - May 24, 2022 Category: OBGYN Source Type: news
Namibia: Havana Inaccessible After Road Closure ... Baby Dies While Mother Waits for Ambulance
[New Era] A baby died when the mother gave birth in the street of Havana informal settlement as she was waiting for transport. The inaccessibility of the area due to the closure of the Monte Cristo road is blamed on the situation. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - May 20, 2022 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Namibia: 551 New Covid-19 Infections
[Namibian] Namibia's new coronavirus infections shot up with 551 yesterday. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - May 20, 2022 Category: African Health Source Type: news
