The immediate former Namibian Minister of Health and Social Services and later special adviser to the Namibian Vice President on medical matters Dr. Bernard Haufiku has been appointed to head WABA’s Medical Department. The term is valid for four (4) years renewable.
Based on his rich leadership experience with an immense international medical practices and leadership background, the President of WABA Hon. Ky Col Dr. Onesmo Ngowi lauded Dr. Haufiku was Africa’s top sports medicine technocrat with great leadership skills required in the boxing industry.
Highly principal and great administrator Dr. Haufiku is currently chairing the Health Agency of the African Union (AU) known as the Foundation of Africa CDC.
An avid sportsman, Dr. Haufiku is the former chairperson of the Medical Department of the Namibian Professional Boxing and Wrestling Control Board (NPBWCB)
The appointment of Dr. Haufiku will be a game changer in the boxing world, based on his expertise in sports medicine where WABA wants to improve the safety of the man and woman in the ring.
Issued by
WABA MEDIA DEPARTMENT