WHO Calls for Global Ban on Flavoured Tobacco Products

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The World Health Organisation has issued a strong call for governments worldwide to ban all flavours in tobacco and nicotine products, including cigarettes, e-cigarettes, pouches, and hookah pipes. 

Cabinet approves sale of Falcon V5-NAM

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The Namibian Cabinet has authorised the sale of the ageing government jet, Falcon V5-NAM, which is currently valued at N$95.9 million.

This was announced as part of the latest Cabinet decisions, following a decision-making meeting.

UN Agencies, Ministries lauded for changing lives

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Kavango West Governor Verna Sinimbo says there has been a change in the lives of beneficiaries since the start of these outreach programs by the various UN agencies in collaboration with the various ministries.

Namibia's TB treatment success rate reaches 88%

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Namibia has made significant progress in its ongoing battle against tuberculosis (TB), achieving a treatment success rate of 88 percent for all forms of the disease.

Cobalt-60 Radiotherapy Unit reinstated to boost cancer treatment

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The government has reinstated the Cobalt 60 radiotherapy unit for the Dr AB May Cancer Center at the Windhoek Central Hospital to enhance its cancer treatment capacity.

The system upgrade, which cost over N$16 million, will create capacity to effectively fight cancer.

Otjozondjupa leaders warn against consuming spoiled maize meal

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Otjozondjupa Regional leaders have warned locals against consuming spoiled maize meal from bags that were recently disposed of at Otavi’s dumping site. 

These bags were discarded because they had become moldy due to rainwater leaking into the Namib Mills storage facility.