Denmark has a debt ceiling, too. It ’s never been a problem
The United States isn’t the only country that puts a limit on how much money its government is allowed to borrow. But it is the only nation regularly pushed to the brink of a political and economic crisis as a result. President Joe Biden will host Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and other…#kevinmccarthy #treasury #janetyellen #mrugankbhusari #atlanticcouncil #denmark #scandinavian #bhusari #malaysia #namibia (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Namibia: Teen HIV Rate Concerns Namibia Planned Parenthood Association
[New Era] Ashwell Forbes, a board member of the Namibia Planned Parenthood Association, expressed concern over the rising number of reported HIV/AIDS cases among people aged 10-19 years old, despite an overall decrease in the prevalence of the disease in the country. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 28, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Namibia: Health Ministry Records 13 Cases of Covid-19
[Namibian] The Ministry of Health and Social Services has registered 13 cases of Covid-19 as of last week. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 22, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Namibia: Final Round of Public Hearings On Legalization and Non-Legalization of Abortion Underway in Khomas Region
[Namibia Economist] The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Social Development, and Family Affairs is expected to stage the final round of public hearings in April on the three petitions received by the National Assembly (NA) regarding the legalization and non-legalization of abortion. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 18, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Machankura Lets Africans Use Bitcoin With Basic Mobile Phones
Hear Alex Thorn share his take on "Bitcoin and Inflation: It’s Complicated” at Consensus 2023. Hear Alex Thorn share his take on "Bitcoin and Inflation: It’s Complicated” at Consensus 2023. So far, Machankura has debuted in eight African countries – Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, South…#consensus2023 #hearalexthorn #machankura #african #nigeria #ghana #kenya #malawi #namibia #southafrica (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Namibia: Engela Waiting Ward in Disrepair
[New Era] Taimi Haihambo -- The shelter for expectant women at the Engela State Hospital is in a dilapidated state, which could be a serious health hazard to over 100 women who are accommodated there on short terms. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 15, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Namibia: Maternity Waiting Home Reduces Risks for Young Mothers-to-Be
[UNFPA] Opuwo, Kunene Region -- Expecting her first child this month, Karikikuta van der Merve, 18, found herself in a predicament. Her tender age placed her at a higher risk of complications during childbirth. She needed to be close to medical assistance, yet her village, Ehomba, is situated far from the nearest hospital. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 13, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news
In Africa's Okavango, oil drilling disrupts locals, nature
Gobonamang Kgetho has a deep affection for Africa’s largest inland delta, the Okavango. It is his home. The water and wildlife-rich lands is fed by rivers in the Angolan highlands that flow into northern Botswana before draining into Namibia’s Kalahari Desert sands. Several Indigenous and local…#gobonamangkgetho #africa #angolan #botswana #namibia #kalaharidesert #african #fisherkgetho #kgetho #reconnaissanceenergy (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Namibia: Congratulating WHO on 75th Anniversary, President Geingob Stresses #HealthforAll
[Government of Namibia] Windhoek -- As we commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the World Health Organization (WHO) on 7 April 2023 under the theme of 2023 World Health Day is commemorated under the theme "Health for all", we pause to take stock of public health milestones. We also pause to take stock of current and future challenges, and the need to collectively ensure that the most vulnerable and furthest behind have access to quality, essential healthcare services. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 7, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Namibia: Geingob Hails Health Achievements
[New Era] As the world commemorates the World Health Organisation's 75th anniversary tomorrow, Namibian President Hage Geingob commended the global progress in public health over the past decades, while highlighting some of the country's achievements in the field. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 7, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Namibia: Health Services Brought Closer
[New Era] Iipanda Yamiti residents in the Omusati region will no longer have to travel vast distances to Oshikuku, Oshakati and Outapi for basic health services. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - March 27, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Track governing body bans transgender women athletes
Track and field banned transgender athletes from international competition Thursday, while adopting new regulations that could keep Caster Semenya and other athletes with differences in sex development from competing. In a pair of decisions expected to stoke outrage, the World Athletics Council…#castersemenya #sebastiancoe #semenya #coe #athletes #christinemboma #namibia #worldathletics (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Adolescent suicidal behaviour in Namibia: a cross-sectional study of prevalence and correlates among 3,152 school learners aged 12-17 years - Quarshie ENB, Dey NEY, Oppong Asante K.
BACKGROUND: While adolescent suicidal behaviour (ideation, planning, and attempt) remains a global public health concern, available county-specific evidence on the phenomenon from African countries is relatively less than enough. The present study was cond... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 18, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas has announced its longest world cruise yet
The Seven Seas Mariner. Regent Seven Seas Cruises Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced its 2026 154-night world cruise, its longest itinerary yet. The Seven Seas Mariner and its up to 696 guests will travel to 77 ports across 41 countries. The roundtrip sailing from Miami starts at $95,000 per…#sevenseasmariner #miami #borabora #polynesia #walvisbay #namibia #overwater #straits #florida #caribbeansea (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Namibia: More Than 210 000 Namibians On HIV Therapy
[Namibian] ABOUT 99% of the estimated 215 348 Namibians living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are receiving HIV therapy, health minister Kalumbi Shangula has said. (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs)
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - March 8, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
