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Africa-Press – Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>Debmarine Namibia recently handed over an endoscopy machine to the health ministry at the Swakopmund State Hospital.<\/p>\n The machine, valued at N$1.2 million, plays an important role in aiding medical doctors examine the gastrointestinal tract.<\/p>\n In some instances, the machine can be used in taking a biopsy and confirming cancer. The equipment has two components that examine the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract.<\/p>\n \u201cThis endoscopy machine is the second of its kind available in the public health facilities in the region \u2013 and with this addition, the region is now well capacitated to perform specialised surgical procedures,\u201d said health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula at the handover event.<\/p>\n Shangula applauded the gesture, stating that it enhances public health.<\/p>\n Erongo governor Neville Andre, in his speech read on his behalf by Dr David Tjiyokola, a senior medical officer, highlighted that the machine is an important component of patient care.<\/p>\n \u201cThe majority of our people depend on government\u2019s health services when unwell, thus many people\u2019s lives will be made better,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Debmarine Namibia CEO Willy Mertens emphasised that their social investment programme actively seeks to collaborate with communities and various partners to address various social challenges in the country.<\/p>\n \u201cOur partnership with the Ministry of Health and Social Services stands at about 16 years, and we have supported them in various projects,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Debmarine Namibia guaranteed support to government in ensuring the social welfare of its people.<\/p>\n Furthermore, the health minister shared the disappointment and frustration of the Swakopmund State Hospital\u2019s staff in the slow implementation of the new paediatric ward being constructed at the hospital.<\/p>\n The construction has been halted for over a year due to various delays.<\/p>\n \u201cI will ensure that this project is completed,\u201d Shangula promised.<\/p>\n * Rauna Kalola is an information officer at MICT Erongo regional office.<\/p>\n For More News And Analysis About Namibia<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Rauna Kalola Africa-Press – Namibia. Debmarine Namibia recently handed over an endoscopy machine to the health ministry at the Swakopmund State Hospital. The machine, valued at N$1.2 million, plays an important role in aiding medical doctors examine the gastrointestinal tract. In some instances, the machine can be used in taking a biopsy and confirming […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":84,"featured_media":48225,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,3],"tags":[234,236,233],"class_list":["post-48226","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all-news","category-community","tag-africa-press","tag-africa-press-namibia","tag-namibia"],"yoast_head":"\n