{"id":4041,"date":"2021-10-26T12:41:36","date_gmt":"2021-10-26T12:41:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/health-gets-ultrasound-machines"},"modified":"2021-10-26T13:50:31","modified_gmt":"2021-10-26T13:50:31","slug":"health-gets-ultrasound-machines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/health-gets-ultrasound-machines","title":{"rendered":"Health gets ultrasound machines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>NAMIBIAN women\u2019s access to quality health services has been greatly expanded thanks to much-needed medical equipment donated by the Embassy of Japan. The Ministry of Health and Social Services received 16 ultrasound machines valued at N$828 468 on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Health minister Dr. Kalumbi Shangula said the equipment will play a very important role in the clinical management of conditions presented in pregnant patients.<\/p>\n<p>It will also promote quality assurance, as well as address geographical and cultural barriers that may have caused delays in the treatment of women seeking care.<\/p>\n<p>Shangula said the availability of ultrasound machines at remote health facilities enables early and more accurate diagnosis through in-depth assessments of symptoms presented, leading to improved, effective treatment and health outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>He said patients requiring ultrasound scans have been subjected to delays because of a severe shortage of such machines. This often meant more intrusive treatment options which may lead to prolonged recovery times and hospital stays.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMedical devices such as these allow healthcare workers to reduce maternal mortality and mobility rates, minimise treatment delays, and substantially strengthen maternal and child care,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>It also reduces, and ultimately eliminates, preventable maternal mortality. \u201cYour donation will help us further our ability to succeed during this health crisis,\u201d Shangula said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\">Namibia<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Namibia. NAMIBIAN women\u2019s access to quality health services has been greatly expanded thanks to much-needed medical equipment donated by the Embassy of Japan. The Ministry of Health and Social Services received 16 ultrasound machines valued at N$828 468 on Monday. 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