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Namibia: General doctors told to stop lying about being ‘specialists’ – News

Namibia: General doctors told to stop lying about being ‘specialists’ – News

Africa Links 24 with Puyeipawa Nakashole
Published on 2025-11-09 06:00:00

General practitioners (GPs) in Namibia have been warned against falsely claiming specialist status due to risking patient safety and breaching medical ethics.

The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Namibia (Sogna) has cautioned GPs against this, saying the practice is unethical, misleading, and in violation of medical regulations.

Sogna, a registered body representing qualified and registered specialists in obstetrics and gynaecology, says only doctors who are formally…

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