International Agency for Research on Cancer

Also known as: IARC

2026-02-052026-10-13

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September 2026
16 SeptThe Namibian
International Agency for Research on Cancer recorded 330,731 new ovarian cancer cases globally in 2024
Source
“According to the latest Globocan 2024 estimates from the International Agency for Research on Cancer, 330 731 new ovarian cancer cases were recorded globally in 2024.”
Ovarian cancer claims 30 Namibians in 2024
13 SeptInformanté
International Agency for Research on Cancer recorded in GLOBOCAN 2024 estimates 330,731 new ovarian cancer cases and 203,850 deaths globally in 2024
Source
“Globally, the GLOBOCAN 2024 estimates recorded 330,731 new ovarian cancer cases and 203,850 deaths in 2024.”
Women urged to recognise ovarian cancer warning signs
July 2026
16 JulNew Era
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) released Global Cancer Observatory (GLOBOCAN) 2024 estimates
Source
“This is according to the newly released Global Cancer Observatory (GLOBOCAN) 2024 estimates from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the World Health Organization's (WHO) specialised cancer agency, which have painted a sobering picture for Namibia.”
Nam records over 4 200 cancer cases annually
June 2026
9 JunWindhoek Observer
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is part of imPACT Review Mission in Windhoek to assess Namibia's cancer systems
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“Speaking at the opening of the World Health Organization (WHO), International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) imPACT Review Mission in Windhoek on Monday, Luvindao described cancer as one of Namibia's most pressing public health threats.”
Namibian cancer cases set to surge 84% by 2045

Society

Health ministry pledges palliative care expansion amid capacity gaps

The News

The ministry of health and social services has committed to strengthening support for patients with serious illnesses through improved pain management, treatment referrals, and psychological and nutritional support as Namibia seeks to expand palliative care access. However, Windhoek Central Hospital currently lacks a formal palliative care department and is pursuing a phased approach to building specialist capacity.

12 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Yesterday

Health ministry pledges palliative care expansion amid capacity gaps
The ministry of health and social services has committed to strengthening support for patients with serious illnesses through improved pain management, treatment referrals, and psychological and nutritional support as Namibia seeks to expand palliative care access. However, Windhoek Central Hospital currently lacks a formal palliative care department and is pursuing a phased approach to building specialist capacity.
12 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Saturday 10 October

Namibia records 4,205 new cancer cases in 2024
Namibia recorded an estimated 4,205 new cancer cases and more than 2,000 cancer deaths in 2024, according to figures from the Ministry of Health and Social Services. Breast cancer was the most commonly diagnosed among women, while cervical cancer accounted for 18.3% of all cancers among women.
10 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 16 September

Ovarian cancer killed 30 Namibian women in 2024
Ovarian cancer killed about 30 women in Namibia in 2024, while 50 new cases were recorded during the same period, according to the Cancer Association of Namibia. Ovarian cancer represented 1.2% of all new cancer cases in Namibia and ranked 16th among all cancers by incidence in the country.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 13 September

Cancer Association urges awareness of ovarian cancer warning signs
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month; the Cancer Association of Namibia highlights persistent symptoms after an estimated 50 new cases and 30 deaths from ovarian cancer were recorded in Namibia in 2024. The association urges women to recognise symptoms including persistent bloating, feeling full quickly, unexplained weight loss, pelvic or abdominal discomfort, fatigue, back pain, changes in bowel habits, and frequent or urgent urination.
13 September 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 16 July

Namibia records over 4,200 cancer cases annually
Namibia is estimated to record 4,205 new cancer diagnoses annually according to the 2024 Global Cancer Observatory estimates, a substantial increase from approximately 3,700 cases previously. The three most diagnosed cancers are breast cancer (701 patients), cervical cancer (453 patients), and prostate cancer (440 patients), with Namibia maintaining one of Africa's highest age-standardised incidence rates at 202.2 per 100,000 population.
16 July 2026 · New Era →

Friday 19 June

Namibia records 1,940 cancer deaths; cases projected to surge
The health minister revealed that according to 2022 data, Namibia recorded 3,453 new cancer cases and 1,940 deaths, with projections indicating over 6,300 new cases by 2045. Key diagnoses include over 553 women annually with breast cancer, 350 with cervical cancer, and rising rates of prostate cancer and other malignancies.
19 June 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 9 June

Namibia projected to face 6 300 cancer cases annually by 2045
Health and Social Services Minister Esperance Luvindao warned that Namibia could record more than 6 300 new cancer cases annually by 2045, an 84% increase over two decades, if urgent action is not taken to strengthen prevention, early detection and treatment services. The country recorded approximately 2 200 new cases in 2018 and 3 453 cases by 2022, with 1 940 cancer-related deaths.
9 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia warns of 84% cancer case surge by 2045
Health Minister Dr Esperance Luvindao warned that Namibia could face an 84% increase in cancer cases by 2045, with projections showing more than 6,300 new cases annually by that year compared to approximately 2,200 in 2018. Experts cited delayed diagnoses, limited rural screening services and barriers to treatment as key challenges, with breast cancer and cervical cancer among the most prevalent forms.
9 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 9 February

Ministry prioritises oncology services expansion to northern Namibia
Health Minister Esperance Luvindao announced that the Ministry of Health will establish oncology services in Oshakati this year, with three specialist oncologists earmarked for the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital as part of efforts to decentralise cancer care and reduce treatment waiting times to a maximum of six weeks. The Ministry also plans to develop radiotherapy capacity, procure new brachytherapy equipment, and ensure availability of essential chemotherapy medicines.
9 February 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 5 February

Health minister accepts cancer donation at Windhoek hospital
Health Minister Esperance Luvindao accepted a donation from the Ohlthaver & List Group of Companies to support cancer control efforts at Windhoek Central Hospital on International Cancer Day. The ministry is developing a comprehensive National Cancer Control Programme, expanding oncology services to northern regions, and working to detect cancer at earlier stages when treatment is more effective and cost-efficient.
5 February 2026 · The Namibian →