Staff Reporter THE Agriculture Ministry’s Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) revealed that drought, as well as a failure to vaccinate and deworm livestock, were identified as the primary reasons for the mass deaths of cattle in the Zambezi Region last year. This was disclosed by the Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Albertina Shilongo, who stated that...
Niël Terblanche As Namibia observes Cervical Cancer Awareness Month a clear call to action has been made for all women of childbearing age to get screened for cervical cancer at the nearest health facilities. In Namibia, cervical cancer stands as a formidable adversary against women’s health, particularly affecting those between the ages of 15 and...
A biopharmaceutical company, Pfizer, has partnered the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan to enhance the quality of care provided to patients and ensure global best practices. Mr Olayinka Subair, Cluster Lead for West Africa/Country Manager Nigeria, Pfizer, made the disclosure in a statement on Monday in Lagos. Subair said that UCH had decided to formulate...
By Kaleb Nghishidivali Omuthiya, 19 August – The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Anna Shiweda, has commended the efforts of local vaccination teams and highlighted the importance of healthy livestock in the market. During her visit to Omuthiya, she engaged with one of the seven Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) teams conducting...
By Staff Reporter WINDHOEK, July 31 — The World Food Programme (WFP) is actively engaged in enhancing food security and nutrition in Namibia through a range of impactful initiatives. In June 2023, WFP provided vital assistance to more than 19,000 individuals, deploying its Home-Grown School Feeding Programme, Integrated Community-based Food Systems Projects, and Cash Based...