… Speaking at the event, Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) chief executive Rolf Hansen said the highly centralised cancer care model has placed significant pressure on families and the health system. …
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- February 2026
… Speaking at the inauguration, the Chief Executive Officer of the Cancer Association of Namibia, Rolf Hansen, said the establishment of the Erongo centre marks the beginning of a shift in how end-of-life care is approached in Namibia. …
State-of-the-art Palliative care centre for Swakopmund… Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) chief executive Rolf Hansen says no woman needs to die from cervical cancer. …
Cervical cancer vaccine safe amid conspiracy theories – health officials… In a statement issued yesterday to mark World Cancer Day, CAN spokesperson Rolf Hansen says specialist cancer services remain largely centralised, forcing patients to travel long distances to Windhoek for screening. …
Treatment for rural cancer patients worlds away- January 2026
… CAN and PCN chief executive Rolf Hansen said assisting vulnerable patients is central to the organisations’ mission, noting that many Namibians cannot afford private healthcare. …
Cancer association welcomes first free paediatric oncology admission- August 2024
… AWARENESS WEEK Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) chief executive Rolf Hansen says the first week of August marks Cancer Awareness Week annually. …
Namibia’s cancer burden continues to grow- July 2024
… This equals 15 new cases per year, with patients older than 65 being most affected, says Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) chief executive Rolf Hansen. …
15 cases of bone cancer per year- June 2024
… IMPORTANCE OF SELF-EXAMINATIONS Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) chief executive Rolf Hansen says that the biggest challenge in Namibia is the lack of awareness, which is why CAN continuously advocates for women to be breast aware. …
My mom's cancer journey- March 2024
… Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) chief executive Rolf Hansen, last month during the launch of Globocan data on cancer, said prostate cancer is now the leading cancer in Namibia. …
Lifestyle factors contributing to cancer- February 2024
… Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) chief executive Rolf Hansen has called on the nation to stand together to better understand the signs and symptoms to look out for, and to help children fight cancer. …
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Walvis Bay Oncology Centre opens for Erongo cancer patients
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The Walvis Bay Oncology Centre opened at Walvis Bay District Hospital, allowing cancer patients in Erongo to receive treatment closer to home rather than travelling to Windhoek. The facility was funded primarily by Langer Heinrich Uranium Mine and is part of efforts to decentralise cancer care services across Namibia.
5 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 5 March
Walvis Bay Oncology Centre opens for Erongo cancer patients
The Walvis Bay Oncology Centre opened at Walvis Bay District Hospital, allowing cancer patients in Erongo to receive treatment closer to home rather than travelling to Windhoek. The facility was funded primarily by Langer Heinrich Uranium Mine and is part of efforts to decentralise cancer care services across Namibia.
5 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 26 February
Swakopmund opens specialised palliative care centre for cancer
The Cancer Association of Namibia has opened a 10-bed palliative care facility in Swakopmund to serve cancer patients in the Erongo region, providing pain management, wound care and psychosocial support without requiring costly trips to Windhoek. The centre was established with support from donors and corporate partners including Langer Heinrich Uranium mine, which contributed over N$2 million.
26 February 2026 · New Era →
Friday 6 February
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
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 →
Wednesday 21 January
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 →