Stefanus Nashama Minister of Health and Social Service, Dr Kalumbi Shangula, noted that suicide has become a major public health concern and that urgent action is vital to prevent a further increase in the trend in Namibia “Mental health conditions like depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia are associated with an increased risk of suicide,” he...
Cases of high blood pressure, cancer and diabetes are overwhelming Namibia, minister of health and social services Kalumbi Shangula says. During a State House visit with the head of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Tedros Ghebreyesus, Shangula yesterday said these lifestyle, non-communicable diseases are “another problem which is coming up”. The minister said communicable diseases...
© Edward Mumbuu Jnr/Nampa Gesundheitsminister Kalumbi Shangula hat ein neues Gesetz zur psychischen Gesundheit angekündigt. Die aktuelle Gesetzgebung in diesem Bereich sei veraltet, so der Minister. Der neue Gesetzesentwurf werde gerade rechtlich geprüft und soll anschließend dem Parlament vorgelegt werden. Einen konkreten Zeitrahmen nannte Shangula nicht, erklärte aber, dass sich der Entwurf in einem fortgeschrittenen...
Stefanus Nashama Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Kalumbi Shangula, revealed that the Ministry has initiated the drafting of the Mental Health Bill seeking to address the issue of suicide, depression and psychosis cases in the country. According to the Minister, the current legislation dealing with matters related to mental health is outdated. “It...
Staff Reporter THE Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, has expressed concern about the high rate of Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) cases in the country, with more than 96 000 cases of STIs recorded per year on average over the past five years. Dr. Shangula explained that this is despite the fact...
Staff Reporter THE Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, officially inaugurated the National Drug Control Commission, which he emphasized would play a significant role in reducing the harmful use of legal and illegal drugs in the country. “Namibia faces an enormous challenge stemming from the availability of illicit drugs and other substances...
Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Kalumbi Shangula has called for the youth to be included in efforts to effectively reduce illicit drug use and trafficking. This as the National Drug Control Commission, which is tasked with protecting Namibians from the trade, distribution and use of illicit drugs, was inaugurated on Friday. Source link