#BEFREE MOVEMENT HOSTS YOUTH MASCULINITY AND HEALTH DIALOGUE

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The #BeFree Movement hosted its #BeFree Ballers, a youth-centred initiative bringing together young men, mentors and service providers to engage in conversations on masculinity and sexual reproductive health amongst others.

The programme drew over a hundred young men who engaged with these topics. 

POHAMBA RAISES CONCERN OVER GBV AND ROAD CARNAGE

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Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba expressed deep concern over serious social challenges facing Namibia, notably gender-based violence (GBV) and road accidents.

Health ministry warns of rising diabetes threat

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The Ministry of Health and Social Services' Chief Programme Officer for the Family Health Division, Emma Iyambo, said diabetes is one of the fastest-growing health challenges, which is silently affecting individuals, families, and workplaces. 

PM launches national cancer awareness and palliative care project

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Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has launched the Cancer Awareness and Palliative Care Advocacy project in Tsumeb, an initiative under Hope Home-Based Health Care aimed at promoting early detection, awareness, and improved access to care for cancer patients across Namibia.

Windhoek Central Hospital marks World Heart Day

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Windhoek Central Hospital hosted the commemoration of World Heart Day, observed annually on the 29th of September.

The global initiative aims to raise awareness about cardiovascular health and the prevention of heart-related diseases.

World Patient Safety Day urges stronger collaboration

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This year's commemoration of World Patient Safety Day emphasises the need to raise public awareness and promote collaboration among stakeholders at the global and national levels to improve patient safety standards.

Universal Church holds Anti-Suicide march

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The Universal Church held a march against suicide aimed at raising awareness and addressing mental health issues faced by men and women.

Namibia ranks as one of the countries in Africa with the highest suicide rates, with over 80% being males.

Mental Health Awareness Campaign launches with Windhoek walk

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A Mental Health Awareness Campaign kicked off in Windhoek with a walk from the Grysblock residential area to the A. Shipena Secondary School.

It was held under the theme "Life is better with you here – to break the silence." 

MICT Kavango East hosts GBV awareness sessions

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The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) in the Kavango East Region has recently held information-sharing sessions aimed at sensitising the communities on gender-based violence.