Africa-Press – Namibia. THE government has taken a conscious and deliberate decision to expand health care to different parts of the country.
This was according to Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, minister of health and social services, on Wednesday at the opening of the Oikokola Basic Health Care Clinic.
Shangula said that the construction of this clinic is therefore part of that strategy, adding that there are currently four district hospitals, six health centres, 41 primary care clinics, and 142 outreach stations in the Omusati Region.
“Modern communication infrastructure is offered in all permanent healthcare facilities to promote efficient communication,” he said.
According to the 2011 Population and Housing Census, these establishments provide services and care to the more than 243 000 residents of Omusati. They also take care of Angolan patients.
Shangula indicated that more than 65% of these facilities were constructed or built after the country gained independence. He added that nine of the 17 clinics in Oshikuku District, which was established after independence, are more particular.
“This is a resounding testament to how hard and dedicated our administration has worked to serve its people. With the resources at our disposal, we will keep growing the range of healthcare services,” he said.
He noted that communities’ difficulties in obtaining health and social services will be made easier by the Oikokola Primary Health Clinic.
Thus, community members won’t have to travel far to access medical treatment any more.
An estimated N$18 million was spent on the construction of the medical facility.
Shangula stated that he has no doubt that the new clinic would offer all healthcare professionals a more favourable working environment so they can give the Oikokola community with high-quality medical and social services.
Then he appealed to the residents of Oikokola to take good care of the Clinic to prevent vandalism.
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