Covid-19: A holistic health pandemic

Jeanette Diergaardt According to a survey done by Deloitte Namibia, during the first wave of Covid-19 in Namibia, about 60% of companies were ill prepared to deal with the full effects of the pandemic. Almost a year later, the country is in the grips of a devastating third wave.From January 2020 to 7 July 2021, the country reported a total of 99 808 confirmed Covid-19 cases.According to an article published in the South African Journal of Psychology (Volume 51), during global crises and pandemics less attention is usually given to the mental health of a country. The physiological effects will wane faster, whereas the psychological effects last a lot longer.Tackling the bull by the hornsVarious private companies and health institutions have since stepped up to help whoever is in need of healing.STADIO, previously known as Southern Business School in Namibia, has joined forces with Future Media and Let’s Talk Psychologists to give support to the majority of the population. Discussions can be found on the online platforms of these institutions and on their social media platforms.Namibia Health Plan (NHP), in partnership with the global company Mindful Revolution, is currently busy with a mental health series in order to combat the effects of Covid. Dr Ingrid Meissnar, the head of Namibia Health Risk Solutions who started the Mindful Revolution programme in Namibia, says the mental health support they offer their beneficiaries reached a point of being overwhelmed. Therefore, they decided to take the support online to give access to all Namibians in need of help and assistance during these pressing times.

Covid-19: A holistic health pandemic

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Namibian Sun 2026-05-08

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