Namibia’s Cancer Burden Continues to Grow

Minister of health and social services Kalumbi Shangula says the country’s cancer rate has risen by 12% in the last few years.

Most of these cases comprised cervical and breast cancer, he says.

Shangula was speaking at a meeting on the development of a National Cancer Control Plan for Namibia on Monday.

“As we review the progress made thus far, it is clear there is still much work to be done. The burden of cancer continues to grow, and our health systems are under increasing strain as the demand…