Health officials opened a new breast cancer clinic at Swakopmund State Hospital on June 10. The Cancer Association of Namibia worked with government doctors to bring screening services closer to patients. Langer Heinrich Uranium Mine helped pay for equipment and setup costs. The facility operates every Tuesday for women needing breast exams. Two similar clinics serve the Erongo region with another opening at Walvis Bay State Hospital.
Sanet de Waal leads the cancer association's Erongo center and supports early detection programs. Breast cancer and prostate cancer affect more Namibians than other types of the disease. The association partners with AB May Cancer Care Centre from Windhoek to establish regional screening locations. These clinics help reduce travel costs for patients living outside the capital city. Medical staff can catch cancer cases earlier when treatments work better.
Johan Roux manages the uranium mine and praised the partnership between all three organizations. The company supports community health projects as part of their social responsibility goals. Mine workers and their families benefit from having cancer screening services nearby. Doctors report faster treatment starts since the clinic opened its doors. Cancer patients receive medical care sooner which improves their chances of recovery.
Sanet de Waal leads the cancer association's Erongo center and supports early detection programs. Breast cancer and prostate cancer affect more Namibians than other types of the disease. The association partners with AB May Cancer Care Centre from Windhoek to establish regional screening locations. These clinics help reduce travel costs for patients living outside the capital city. Medical staff can catch cancer cases earlier when treatments work better.
Johan Roux manages the uranium mine and praised the partnership between all three organizations. The company supports community health projects as part of their social responsibility goals. Mine workers and their families benefit from having cancer screening services nearby. Doctors report faster treatment starts since the clinic opened its doors. Cancer patients receive medical care sooner which improves their chances of recovery.
