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flag Namibia's single public oncologist crisis prompts national reforms, new centers, and international support to improve cancer care by 2026.

flag Namibia faces a severe cancer care crisis with just one public sector oncologist serving the entire country, leading to delayed diagnoses and high mortality. flag To address the shortage, the government is finalizing a national cancer control programme by June 2026 and will host a joint WHO-IAEA assessment mission. flag Efforts include expanding services at Oshakati Hospital, reducing treatment wait times to six weeks, acquiring new radiotherapy equipment, and training more oncologists. flag The Cancer Association of Namibia has launched two new regional centers in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund to improve access, while a donation from the Ohlthaver & List Group supports these initiatives. flag Despite temporary measures like hiring retired specialists, long-term solutions require sustained public and private sector collaboration to ensure equitable, patient-centered care across rural areas.

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