Speak up.
If something changes, persists or worries you, say something. Silence does not make a health concern disappear.
Men of Courage 2026A men’s health behaviour-change campaign
Don’t drop the ball.
Men are often the ones making sure everything and everyone else is taken care of. Their own health should be part of that responsibility too.
#MenOfCourage2026 #DontDropTheBall
Speak up. Get checked. Act earlier.
Why Men of Courage?
Strength includes looking after yourself.
Men rarely drop the ball when it comes to their families, their work or the things that matter to them.
But when it comes to their own health, “later” can become a habit. Men of Courage challenges that habit by making speaking up, getting checked and acting earlier part of what strength looks like.
2026 targetReach at least 400 men through free community and workplace screenings.
The Ball
What are our sons learning when we call silence strength?
Campaign film · Men of Courage 2026
Get checked.
Know your personal and family risk, and ask a healthcare professional which checks are appropriate for you.
Act earlier.
Early action creates more options. You do not need to wait until something is wrong to start paying attention.
Get checked
Free November health events
Join the Walvis Bay walk/run and health activation on 14 November, or visit NOC Eros for free prostate screening on 27 November. Find the details for your event below.
Saturday · 14 November 2026
Walvis Bay Lagoon
Free 5 km walk/run & men’s health activation
Registration 07:00 · Start 08:00
Bring the men in your life and the women who inspire them.
Health checks and extras
See the first-50 participant package
For the first 50 participants:
- Blood pressure checks with Welwitschia Hospital
- PSA screening with NOC, for eligible men
- A warm-up session with Spescare Swakopmund
- Haircuts with Tatekulu Barbershop
- Merchandise and goodies
You are still warmly welcome to join the walk/run if you are not among the first 50.
Prostate screening: men aged 40 and over, or 35 and over with a family history of cancer. Screening remains voluntary and kits are limited.
With Welwitschia Hospital, ERAD Radiology, Spescare Swakopmund and NOC.
View the event poster ↗Free to join · Registration from 07:00 · Everyone welcome at the walk/run.
Friday · 27 November 2026
NOC Eros
7 Omaruru Street, Eros
09:00–16:00
Who is eligible for prostate screening?Men aged 40 years and older, and men aged 35 years and older with a family history of cancer.
Free screening · Walk-ins welcome · Limited kits available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Screening enquiries: +264 (0) 83 330 5015 · comms@namoncology.com
The video challenge
Entries close 12 November 2026
Throw it. Kick it.
Make it count.
Get creative with a ball. Record a short video encouraging the men in your life to take their health seriously.
N$5,000 padel experience package voucher
Includes padel court bookings and equipment: rackets, grips and balls. The most creative qualifying entry, as judged by the panel, wins. Women can enter and win too.
See how to enter
How to enter
- Create a short video using a ball in a creative way to encourage men to take their health seriously. Throw it, kick it, juggle it, dance with it or try an idea of your own. Creativity can include your wardrobe, props and setting.
- End your video by saying: “Don’t Drop the Ball on Your Health.”
- Challenge three people in your video to take part: women who can encourage the men in their lives and/or men who can encourage their fellow men. Tag them in your caption so they see it.
- Follow the official Facebook and Instagram pages of all four partners: ERAD Radiology, Namibian Oncology Centre, Spescare Swakopmund and Welwitschia Hospital.
- Post your video and tag all four partners in the caption, using #MenOfCourage2026 and #DontDropTheBall, on or before 12 November 2026.
- Attend the free Men’s Health Walk/Run at Walvis Bay Lagoon on 14 November 2026, where the winner will be announced.
Entry is through the video challenge and walk/run attendance. Screening remains voluntary.
Competition rules
By entering the Don’t Drop the Ball Challenge, participants agree to these terms and conditions:
- Entrants must be residents of the Republic of Namibia.
- Entrants must be 18 years of age or older at the time of entry.
- The campaign encourages men’s health awareness. Women are encouraged to participate and inspire the men in their lives to prioritise their health.
- Women are eligible to enter and win the prize.
- The competition closes on 12 November 2026.
- Entries received after the closing date will not be considered.
- An internal judging panel will select the winner.
- Judging is based on creativity, effort, and adherence to the competition rules and entry requirements.
- The prize is not transferable and may not be exchanged for cash, credit or any alternative.
- The winner will be announced at the free Don’t Drop the Ball Men’s Health Walk/Run on 14 November 2026.
- The winner will also be announced on the campaign partners’ official social media pages.
- Be cautious of fake accounts or fraudulent messages claiming that you have won.
- ERAD Radiology, Welwitschia Hospital, Spescare, NOC Swakopmund and associated partners will never ask winners to click external links to claim a prize, share banking or financial information, or make a payment to receive a prize.
What showing up started
Men of Courage.
Since 2025.
The programme began with a pilot at NOC Eros in 2025. In 2026, the Khomasdal activation brought the opportunity to the community.
2025 · The pilot
NOC Eros
More than 100 men attended.
82men screened
- 4 elevated PSA results
- 5 symptomatic referrals
26 September 2026 · Community activation
Funky Town Mall, Khomasdal
The queue ended. For 10 men, follow-up began.
86men screened
- 10 men referred for follow-up
Elevated PSA results and referrals indicate a need for further assessment; they are not cancer diagnoses.
Find the next screening →Men’s health, without the mystery
You do not need to wait for symptoms.
- Know your age, family history and personal risk factors.
- Ask which screening or health checks are appropriate for you.
- Pay attention to changes that persist or concern you.
- Follow through when a healthcare professional recommends further assessment.
Men of Courage: Take the next step
Keep the campaign moving beyond today.
Men of Courage exists to help transform men’s health-seeking behaviour by encouraging men to speak up, get checked and act earlier.
Leave your details if you would like to receive information about upcoming Men of Courage screening opportunities and campaign activities.
This form is for Men of Courage campaign updates. It does not enter you in the Walvis Bay video challenge; follow the video entry steps above. Please do not submit medical information or symptoms through this form.
Don’t Drop the Ball at work
Bring the conversation to your workplace.
Organisations can support Men of Courage through employee education, screening activations and campaign amplification.
If your organisation would like to explore a Men of Courage workplace activation, contact the NOC communications team.
Talk to NOCA coalition behind the call
Stronger together. Against cancer.
Men of Courage 2026 is led by the Namibian Oncology Centre, with the support of organisations helping us reach men where they live, work and connect.
Select a partner logo to visit their website. Partner websites open in a new tab.
Men of Courage 2026
You don’t need to wait until something is wrong. Speak up. Get checked. Act earlier.
Health information on this page is general and does not replace individual medical advice.