Namibia takes bold step to combat Tuberculosis in the mining sector

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2024-10-21

WINDHOEK, 01 August 2019 - Health and Social Services Executive Director, Ben Nangombe, pictured at the ministry's annual staff member meeting here on Thursday. (Photo by: Shelleygan Petersen) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 21 OCT (NAMPA) – Turberculosis (TB) is one of the major public health challenges in the mining sector in the Southern African region, Ministry of Health and Social Services Executive Director Ben Nangombe has said.
“Its impact is felt not only by the affected individuals and their families, but also by the broader community. One group at exceptionally high risk of contracting TB is mine workers due to their exposure to silica dust, as w...

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