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Namibia’s suicide rate surpasses African average
Sostenus Wilherm Namibia recorded a suicide rate of 18 deaths per 100 000 people during the 2024/25 reporting period, exceeding the estimated African regional average of 11. Vice President Lucia Witbooi called for urgent action to strengthen mental health services and address the stigma that prevents people from seeking help. Speaking at the commemoration of […]
Windhoek ObserverBy Sostenus Wilherm12 Oct 2026, 05:15 am
Namibia recorded a suicide rate of 18 deaths per 100 000 people during the 2024/25 reporting period, exceeding the estimated African regional average of 11.
Originally published by Windhoek Observer on 12 Oct 2026, 05:15 am. View original article