Namibian men succumbing more to COVID-19 than women

Eba Kandovazu MORE Namibian men have succumbed to COVID-19, in comparison to women, since the global pandemic hit Namibia in March 2020. Until 10 January, a total 3735 Namibians died. Of these, 2044 are men and 1691 are women, the Executive Director (ED) in the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), Ben Nangombe, says. Nangombe says an analytical study ought to be conducted, to establish why more men than women are dying due to coronavirus. "One cannot just make assumptions and conclude on the factors contributing to the difference, as this need analytical study to make an informed conclusion.…