The Polytechnic Management finally came to its knees to end a 3-day strike at the institution, after signing an agreement with the Namibia Public Workers Union (NAPWU). They agreed to give a 10 percent salary increment and a 3o percent housing allowance to all Polytechnic employees including the Polytechnic Academic staff.
Men get breast cancer too
editIt was discovered that Up To six Namibian men get breast cancer every year. This was revealed by Reinette Koegelenberg, the Director of the Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN). Although not big, men also have breasts. There is still a lot of stigma around breast cancer among men. There is stigma because it is uncommon, but there shouldn’t be stigma. It was seen people die because of complacency, fear and negligence – mainly as a result of stigma.
The warning signs of breast cancer men
It is similar to those in women A lump in the breast or under the arm Puckering of the skin and Changes in the nipple.
Men should also be on the lookout for a change in the skin around the nipple as well as an unusual increase in the size of the breast and the breast area and the enlargement of the glands around the breast. “Namibian men should take note that it can happen to men,” Koegelenberg warned. Last year, 291 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in Namibia. The previous year, the figure was 288.
Resolution
editAccording to Koegelenberg, there is an escalation of cancer cases in developing countries. She urged men and women who need information or assistance to contact CAN. They need to visit their Doctors more often. They can also visit state hospitals like Katutura State and Central State Hospitals. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.