According to a statement from the Namibian President’s office on Wednesday, Hage Geingob will be receiving medical treatment in the United States due to the discovery of potential cancer cells during an examination.

Geingob, who had previously been diagnosed, treated, and declared free of prostate cancer, was recently discovered to have cancerous cells during a colonoscopy, gastroscopy, and biopsy.

The president of Namibia’s Cancer Association, Rolf Hansen, informed VOA that the president has previously been transparent about his battle with cancer. Hansen stated that timely detection and treatment were crucial factors in Geingob’s successful treatment and recuperation.

Hansen stated that the completed examination hints at the possible presence of cancerous cells in the soft tissue, potentially in areas such as the gut or stomach. However, without an official diagnosis from a publicly disclosed doctor, all assumptions are mere speculation.

According to political expert James Makuwa, Namibian citizens are interested in learning more about the significance of the recent diagnosis.

Makuwa inquired about the President’s office’s intentions for disclosing a diagnosis without any predicted outcome. This action is causing widespread alarm as it reveals the individual’s diagnosis without providing any information about their current state, progress, or future prognosis. There is no clarity on the situation.

The president’s office released a statement saying that Geingob has agreed to receive a new treatment from scientists and doctors in Los Angeles for his cancer cells.

Dr. Elizabeth Kamati lauded Geingob’s openness in a country where men are known not to take their health seriously until too late.

She expressed appreciation for the president’s receptiveness towards us. She believes that his example can serve as motivation for other men facing the stigma of cancer to speak out and know that a cancer diagnosis does not mean certain death.

In the past, the president faced strong backlash for seeking medical care outside of the country. However, doctors in Namibia recognize that cancer treatments require specialized expertise and equipment, which the country lacks in order to effectively treat the disease.