Allexer Namundjebo

Kavango East governor Hamunyera Hambyuka has called on residents to adopt healthier lifestyles and embrace organic food production, saying poor diets and inactivity are contributing to lifestyle-related illnesses.

Hambyuka spoke during a peaceful walk organised by Dynapharm Namibia’s Rundu branch last week.

He praised the organisers for bringing the community together to promote health awareness and disease prevention.

“The message being promoted today is very powerful: ‘We are what we eat.’ The food we consume directly affects our health, our wellbeing, and our quality of life,” he said.

Hambyuka warned against relying heavily on processed foods containing preservatives and chemicals.

“If you do not eat food as medicine, you will eat medicine as food,” he said.

He said the initiative supports government efforts to improve food security, promote healthy communities and encourage sustainable agriculture.

Hambyuka encouraged families to start backyard gardens and take up organic farming to access fresh food and reduce household costs.

He thanked Dynapharm Namibia’s Rundu branch and health consultant Dr Ivan Kabari for leading the initiative in the region.

Hambyuka also urged residents to maintain healthy habits and involve young people in agriculture.

The event was attended by regional and local authority councillors, Kavango East regional police commander commissioner Andreas Haingura and representatives of Dynapharm Namibia.
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