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Rolf Hansen

Also known as: Hoofman Hansen

2024-01-242026-06-26
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What’s been said

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  1. June 2024

  2. The Namibian

    Rolf Hansen says the biggest challenge in Namibia is the lack of awareness

    Source

    “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
  3. March 2024

  4. The Namibian

    Rolf Hansen said prostate cancer is now the leading cancer in Namibia

    Source

    “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
  5. February 2024

  6. The Namibian

    Rolf Hansen called on the nation to stand together to understand cancer signs and symptoms

    Source

    “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.”

    Family battling childhood cancer
  7. January 2024

  8. The Namibian

    Rolf Hansen stated 604,000 women diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2020 and 342,000 died

    Source

    “This is according to Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) chief executive Rolf Hansen.”

    Over 600 000 women diagnosed with cervical cancer worldwide

  9. The Namibian

    Rolf Hansen said cervical cancer prevalence is most frequent in women aged 15-45 years

    Source

    “The prevalence is most frequent in women of the age of 15 to 45 years, Hansen said.”

    Over 600 000 women diagnosed with cervical cancer worldwide
Politics

Petition submitted for removal of ||Khomani chief

The News

A 29-page petition calling for the removal of ||Khomani Traditional Authority chief Julienne Gawanas has been submitted to the urban and rural development minister under the Traditional Authorities Act. The petition, backed by members of the ||Khomani and ǂNūkhoen communities, alleges financial mismanagement including claims that Gawanas cannot account for N$80,000 withdrawn from the Traditional Authority's trust fund and that consent was forged relating to financial signatory authority.

Why it matters

Petition for ||Khomani chief's removal over alleged financial mismanagement raises traditional authority accountability questions.

24 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Petition submitted for removal of ||Khomani chief

    A 29-page petition calling for the removal of ||Khomani Traditional Authority chief Julienne Gawanas has been submitted to the urban and rural development minister under the Traditional Authorities Act. The petition, backed by members of the ||Khomani and ǂNūkhoen communities, alleges financial mismanagement including claims that Gawanas cannot account for N$80,000 withdrawn from the Traditional Authority's trust fund and that consent was forged relating to financial signatory authority.

    24 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 5 March

  1. 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

  1. 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

  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 →

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 →

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