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Friday, 24 April 2026
A daily Namibian brief · Est. 2026
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Organization

Cancer Association of Namibia

Also known as: CAN · Emre Can

Cancer Association of Namibia — organization providing oncology and palliative care services, opening facilities in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund to improve rural cancer patient access.

Society

HPV vaccine safe, health officials address conspiracy concerns

The News

Namibian health officials say the human papillomavirus vaccine, introduced in August 2025 and now part of routine immunisation, is safe and effective at preventing cervical cancer, dismissing misinformation circulating among parents about claims that it causes sterility or targets Africans. Officials note that cervical cancer is the second leading cause of death among women in Namibia and can be prevented through vaccination and screening.

6 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 6 February

  1. HPV vaccine safe, health officials address conspiracy concerns

    Namibian health officials say the human papillomavirus vaccine, introduced in August 2025 and now part of routine immunisation, is safe and effective at preventing cervical cancer, dismissing misinformation circulating among parents about claims that it causes sterility or targets Africans. Officials note that cervical cancer is the second leading cause of death among women in Namibia and can be prevented through vaccination and screening.

    6 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 4 February

  1. Rural cancer patients face long distances to treatment

    The Cancer Association of Namibia says geographical distance and financial hardship delay cancer diagnosis and treatment for rural patients, as specialist services remain centralised in Windhoek. The association is opening new oncology and palliative care centres in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund to improve access.

    4 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 31 January

  1. Bayern's Musiala returns from injury to face Hamburg

    Midfielder Jamal Musiala has returned from a six-month leg injury for Bayern Munich, described by the club CEO as an "internal winter signing". The 22-year-old has made two substitute appearances and started in Bayern's midweek 2-1 Champions League win over PSV Eindhoven, where he scored.

    31 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 25 January

  1. Augsburg ends Bayern Munich's 27-match Bundesliga unbeaten run

    Augsburg defeated Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich 2-1 on Saturday, ending a 27-match unbeaten league run dating back to March. Second-placed Borussia Dortmund won 3-0 at Union Berlin to cut their deficit to eight points.

    25 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 21 January

  1. Cancer Association admits first free paediatric oncology patient

    The Cancer Association of Namibia has admitted its first pro bono patient at House Zietsman care facility in Windhoek, a paediatric oncology case who was previously in the public health system. The organisation said it will consider further admissions of state paediatric oncology patients subject to specialist consultation and bed availability, though free care for adult patients remains financially unviable for now.

    21 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 19 January

  1. Cancer Association pushes for intensified cervical cancer screening

    January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and the Cancer Association of Namibia is urging women to undergo regular screening and HPV vaccination, noting that cervical cancer is preventable and treatable when detected early, though Namibia's survival rates lag the global average.

    19 January 2026 · New Era →

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