YOUNG OBSERVER | From hookah to hospital …young Namibian’s vaping addiction mirrors growing national concern – Windhoek Observer

YOUNG OBSERVER | From hookah to hospital …young Namibian’s vaping addiction mirrors growing national concern – Windhoek Observer

Patience Makwele What began as an innocent pastime during the Covid-19 lockdown became a dangerous addiction that a 27-year-old Namibian says almost claimed his life. For years, Petersen Timothy believed vaping was harmless. Today, after repeated hospital admissions and a serious lung condition, he is sharing his story in the hope that other young people will not follow the same path. The Young Observer has changed Petersen’s name to protect his…