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Namibia’s Health Minister Concerned Over Maternal and Neonatal Deaths

Swakopmund: Namibia's Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, has expressed concern over the increasing rates of maternal deaths, stillbirths, and neonatal deaths in the country. He addressed these issues during the opening of the...

Oshikoto Region Intensifies Malaria Elimination Efforts Amidst Challenges

Oshikoto: The Ministry of Health and Social Services in Namibia is intensifying efforts to eliminate malaria in the Oshikoto region, with malaria ambassador Vilho Nuunyango leading the charge. This commitment was affirmed during Nuunyango's recent visi...

China Enhances Rare Disease Research through Patient Groups and Registries

China – significant strides are being made in the diagnosis and treatment of rare diseases, largely driven by the active involvement of patient groups in developing patient registries and conducting survey research. This collaborative approach is revol...

Nakuru County Enhances Health Services with JICA Support

Nakuru: In a significant shift towards enhancing healthcare services, Nakuru County's Department of Health is now focusing on monitoring health progress, rather than solely developing Annual Work Plans (AWPs). This change aims to improve the overall we...

Dengue Epidemic and Debt Recovery Dominate Burkina Faso’s Newspaper Headlines

Burkina Faso - Burkina Faso's daily newspapers have prominently featured two critical issues affecting the country: the ongoing dengue fever epidemic and the recovery of debts by the National Society for Land Development and Rural Equipment (SONATER).A...

Kenya’s Ministry of Health Initiates Massive Mosquito Net Distribution

Homa Bay: The Ministry of Health in Kenya has embarked on a nationwide campaign to distribute over 15 million mosquito nets, aiming to combat the spread of malaria. This initiative, announced by Mary Muthoni, the Principal Secretary for Public Health a...

Aga Khan University in Nairobi Hosts Brain and Mind Health Summit

Nairobi — Neuroscience and health experts have gathered in Nairobi at the Aga Khan University's Brain and Mind Institute to discuss strategies for promoting brain health in third world countries. This significant meeting brings together a diverse group...

Community Health Volunteers in Kilifi Call for Free Diabetes Treatment

Kilifi — Community health volunteers (CHVs) in Kilifi County have urged the government to make diabetes treatment free. This appeal was made during the World Diabetes Day celebrations at the Alaskan grounds in Malindi town. The CHVs highlighted the cha...

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Agriculture Ministry Extends Livestock Subsidy Claims Deadline

Windhoek: The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform has announced an extension to the submission deadline for livestock support programme subsidy claims. Farmers now have until 30 April 2025 to submit their outstanding claims, extending from ...
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Eight-Year-Old Girl Dies in Vehicle Accident in Lderitz

Lderitz: An eight-year-old girl died after being struck by a vehicle in Lderitz on Friday. The Namibian Police Force's crime investigations coordinator for the ||Kharas Region, Deputy Commissioner Nicodemus Mbango, told Nampa on Sunday that the deceas...

Nandi Ndaitwah Pledges Youth Empowerment, Job Creation Once in Office

Ongwediva: President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has said that once she takes office, her focus will be on youth empowerment, job creation, and the eradication of poverty in Namibia. Speaking at a church service at Onamutai Anglican Church in Ongwedi...

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