Doctor Heleen Kauzuu from the Brandberg Medical Centre warned that as global demand for food continues to rise, humans are increasingly being exposed to serious health risks linked to artificially manufactured and processed foods.
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has reported 11 malaria-related deaths following an outbreak in some parts of the country.
These are from 604 hospital admissions.
The ministry announced an increase in new cases in most malaria-endemic regions over the past four weeks.
Health authorities say Namibia detected and treated 36 leprosy cases last year.
To help mitigate the spread of the cholera outbreak in Grootfontein, its municipality has started providing water at different points as they look at addressing sanitation.
This was confirmed by Grootfontein mayor Moritz Gaingob during a briefing with Otjozondjupa Governor John ||Khamuseb.
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has announced 32 confirmed cholera cases in the Grootfontein District as of 12 January. Of 99 suspected cases, 32 were confirmed, with zero deaths recorded.
The Ministry of Health and Social Services continues to intensify efforts and has made significant strides in addressing key health challenges such as diabetes and cervical cancer in 2025.
Otjozondjupa Health Director Gerbhado Timotheus has expressed concern over the increase in cholera cases at Grootfontein, with 22 positive cases confirmed.
The 22 cases stem from 83 samples tested, with 40 testing negative and the rest remaining pending.
Keetmanshoop Municipality has warned residents against indiscriminately dumping waste in open spaces next to skip containers instead of inside them.
Oshakati Town Council has commenced with the first phase of the construction of a new sewer treatment plant aimed at resolving the persistent effluent discharge around town.
The project, valued at N$6.9 million, has been awarded to Mediate Trading Enterprises JV Kores Construction.
Cholera has resurfaced in Zambia, with at least four new cases recorded in the past week.
The Zambia National Public Health Institute managed to contain the first three cases within two days and is now attending to only one patient.
