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December 14, 2024
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National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month launched with screening campaigns in Omusati Region
The National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month was launched this week in Omusati, with the commencement of screening campaigns led by Dr. Ester Muinjangue, Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services. The event, held in the open space opposite Outapi Mall, drew the presence of esteemed guests, including government officials, traditional authorities, and health partners. In...
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Women urged to go for cervical screening
World Cervical Cancer Awareness Month is a global health event observed for the entire month of January every year. It aims to raise awareness of cervical cancer and the importance of regular screening. Clinical and radiation oncologist Dr. Laina Iiyambo raised concerns regarding the alarming surge of cervical cancer cases in the northern regions. Emphasising...
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Community of Daureni gets much needed TB screening
The Mankumpi Constituency Office welcomed the community of Daureni and the surrounding villages of Maporeza, Satotwa, Ndjikiti, Ekondjo, Etenderera and Ksikili, for Tuberculosis (TB) screening and other services, where the TB mass screening campaign team is stationed, on 26 October. A community member, Helni Ncame expressed her excitement that the team finally made it to...
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Cervical screening campaign set for Outjo
The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Social Services will run a cervical screening campaign set for 25 to 29 September 2023, at Outjo in the Kunene Region. According to CAN Chief Executive Officer, Rolf Hansen on Friday, the collaborative project aims to make cervical cancer screening services...