Niël Terblanché As the cholera crisis intensifies across the African continent, claiming over 4,419 lives and affecting more than 266,000 individuals in the past year, Namibia remains on high alert. The Ministry of Health and Social Service recently confirmed that it is bolstering its disease surveillance and precautionary measures, responding proactively to the outbreak ravaging...
November 14, 2024
Tag: ALERT
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ALERT: MUTORWA APPOINTED AS DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER
WINDHOEK: In a miniature Cabinet reshuffle, President Nangolo Mbumba on Friday appointed John Mutorwa as Deputy Prime Minister, succeeding Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who was on Sunday sworn in as Namibia’s Vice President. Mutorwa will also retain his position as Minister of Works and Transport. In other changes, Peya Mushelenga has succeeded Nandi-Ndaitwah as Minister of International...
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ALERT: PRESIDENT GEINGOB BURIAL SET FOR 24 FEBRUARY
Otjozondjupa Regional Council opens book of condolences for late Geingob Source link
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Malaria Epidemic Alert registered in Namibia – Windhoek Observer
Niël Terblanché In a pressing announcement, the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) of Namibia has officially declared a malaria epidemic across various districts, following alarming statistics that have emerged in recent weeks. The announcement comes in the wake of over 12 fatalities and the hospitalization of 133 individuals due to this mosquito-borne disease....
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Namibia on alert as cholera devastates neighbouring countries
Staff Reporter NAMIBIA is on alert and is strengthening disease surveillance and putting precautionary measures in place due to the ongoing cholera outbreak in neighbouring countries. Zambia has reported a daily average of about 400 new cases over the past days, while a total of 1,500 new suspected cases of cholera were reported in Zimbabwe....
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Erongo Police on high alert to ensure tourists’ safety
Tourist safety takes center stage as preparations for the festive season are underway. The Erongo police, in collaboration with key stakeholders, are diligently working around the clock to guarantee the protection of individuals from criminal activities during the holiday season. nbc’s coastal reporter, Stefan |Uirab, engaged Inspector Ileni Shapumba, the Police Unit Commander for Community...
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Crime alert issued by Oshikoto Police Chief
Men and women in uniform in the Oshikoto Region will be deployed across the region to ensure police visibility and minimise crime incidents during the festive season. The Oshikoto Police Regional Commander, Commissioner Teopolina Kalompo-Nashikaku, says targeted crime prevention interventions have been put in place. ‘Fatality recorded in this region during the similar period was...
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US issues Worldwide Caution alert for citizens overseas
The United States has warned its citizens overseas to be extra cautious in light of increased tensions around the world. The US Department of State issued a rare Worldwide Caution alert on Thursday, citing the risk of attacks against Americans. As Sally Patterson reports from New York, this comes following protests across several countries in...