Cancer Association of Namibia

01/04/2026

Love Your Nuts says it perfectly.
Thanks for the incredible work you do.

01/04/2026

31/03/2026

Patient Notice

We would like to inform our patients that Pap Smear results for tests done in March 2026 are now available for collection at our CAN Head Office reception at 90 John Meinert Street in Whk West On Wednesday, 1 April - 09:00 to 12:30 and 14:00 to 15:00 and Thursday, 2 April - 09:00 to 13:00

Patients who joined our National Cancer Outreach Programme clinic in Omuthiya, Onandjokwe and Oshakati can now also collect their results from their respective MOHSS clinics, where the results have been forwarded.

Thank you for taking an important step in caring for your health.
🌸 Early screening saves lives.

27/03/2026

CAN Outreach | Omaheke Region 💙

The Cancer Association of Namibia has successfully concluded this week’s outreach in the Omaheke Region, and our team has arrived home safely.

We are deeply encouraged by the strong turnout from both women and men across all communities visited. Your willingness to show up, engage, and take charge of your health is truly inspiring.

A heartfelt thank you to the Ministry of Health and Social Services-Namibia teams on the ground for their continued support and dedication. Your collaboration makes this work possible and meaningful. Together we are impacting lives and making a difference in our rural communities.

Outreach Highlights:
• Witvlei: 60 women | 39 men
• Otjinene: 103 women | 53 men
• Okondjatu: 74 women | 46 men
• Omitara: 53 women | 25 men
All screened free of charge.

We also extend our sincere gratitude to our partners, especially the Bank Windhoek Cancer Apple Project for funding and enabling our National Cancer Outreach Programme. 🍎🍎🍎👌🏼

Together, we continue to bring cancer awareness, early detection, and hope closer to every Namibian community.

27/03/2026

In Memoriam: Mr Harmut Diehl

It is with deep sadness that we have learnt of the passing of Mr Harmut Diehl "Herr Diehl", a former Board Director and Treasurer of the Cancer Association of Namibia (WO30).

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Mrs Ingrid Diehl and their children. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are grateful to have shared the privilege of knowing Herr Diehl. His dedication to our mission has left a lasting impact on countless lives.

Rest in peace, Herr Diehl.
We honor your memory and salute your service.

Cancer Association of Namibia (WO30)

26/03/2026

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26/03/2026

Okondjatu - thank you for the welcome today.
One last clinic tomorrow at Omitara as we wrap up the Outreach to the Omaheke Region.

Together we CAN impact lives.

26/03/2026

We'll do a consultation, some easy blood tests to measure cholesterol, PSA, blood glucose, your BP, talk about your own and family history to build a comprehensive patient chart. With information and the facts, we can beat Prostate Cancer.