The disturbing trend of taking one’s own life continues into the first week of the year. The latest police report reveals five cases of suicide this week, all by men. In the Hardap Region, a 55-year-old Gibeon resident only known as Niklaas and employed as a shepherd at a local farm was found hanging from […]
One blood donation has the power to save up to three lives, and that’s what inspires Kauna Shikwambi to make regular trips to the Blood Donation Centre. In an interview on the Namibia Connects programme, Shikwambi shared her heartfelt reasons for continuously donating blood and the impact it has on others. The Blood Transfusion Service […]
The ||Kharas and Hardap regions will soon have an endoscopic campaign. Speaking to nbc News, the Medical Officer at Keetmanshoop Hospital, Dr. Baku Motinga, said the objective of the campaign is to have a database of gastro and intestinal diseases. The Onandjokwe Intermediary Hospital staff, which runs similar campaigns annually, will assist Dr. Motinga and […]
A patient who struggled for years with a stomach disease has welcomed the recently launched endoscopic machine at Keetmanshoop Hospital. Speaking to nbc News, Brumelda De Klerk said the service will help cut costs associated with travelling to the Katutura Intermediate Hospital in Windhoek. De Klerk said the machine means a lot to her and […]
The Namibia Blood Transfusion Service (NamBTS) is in urgent need of blood donations, with the current stock only able to last until tomorrow. The service made a call to blood donors across the country to donate blood.
In recent years, Namibia has seen a significant rise in mental health cases. What was once managed by a single specialist and one medical officer now requires a larger workforce to meet growing demands. Health experts say addressing mental health challenges goes beyond healthcare providers and requires the active involvement of families. Unfortunately, some families […]
The festive season is a time for love, joy, and cherished memories, but for essential workers, it’s a season of service and sacrifice. Healthcare workers are among the essential workers who are still caring for the sick. In a recent interview with nbc News coastal reporter Stefan Uirab, Anna Jonas, the Regional Health Director, expressed […]
Many individuals lose track of their fitness goals during the festive season due to overindulging in a variety of activities. Genesis Fitness Club Instructor Ingenuous Nekongo says many fitness enthusiasts break free from their usual exercise regimens. People tend to eat more sugary treats, desserts, sweets, and alcohol during the holidays, exercise less, and have […]
Six babies were born on Christmas Day at Oshakati Intermediate Hospital in the Oshana Region. There are three girls and three boys, all of whom are in good health. Since December 1st, 398 babies have been born at the hospital. Seven babies were born in the whole Omusati Region on Christmas Day, three girls and […]
The Keetmanshoop Hospital has launched an endoscopic machine with the outreach medical team from the Onandjokwe Hospital. Speaking to nbc News, the Medical Officer of Keetmanshoop Hospital, Bako Motinga, said the machine will assist medical officers in diagnosing and treating gastro and intestinal diseases. “We pass a camera through the mouth of the patient or […]
