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“You cannot find condoms anywhere at the hospitals, or even at the clinic here at Eenhana.”

Expectant mothers at Eenhana hospital in the Ohangwena region sleep in the corridors due to a lack space at the facility. Beds and mattresses are lined […]

After being bitten by a snake in 2015, Elizabeth Joseph’s life has become a nightmare.The 43-year-old, who has had her left arm and left leg amputated, lives in constant pain as...

EENHANA State Hospital's maternity and paediatric wards are neglected as some patients say they are treated by student nurses without the supervision of qualified medical staff.

28 June 2021 | Health JEMIMA BEUKES AND OGONE TLHAGE WINDHOEK Inspector-general of the Namibian police Sebastian Ndeitunga says police cells are overcrowded and cannot accommodate persons who are violating the Covid-19 regulations. He made the comment when asked why the funeral of former environment minister Willem Konjore had more than the 10 persons in attendance, in contravention of the Covid-19 regulations. Many people were also spotted seated outside the residence of late Ovaherero paramou...

28 June 2021 | Health LET’S ZULA: Doctors and nurses at the Oshakati State Hospital have resorted to begging for surgical gloves after a four-month shortage. Photo: Tuyeimo Haidula TUYEIMO HAIDULA Oshakati State Hospital doctors have resorted to begging for surgical gloves after a four-month shortage. The health workers in theatre are not the only ones affected by the shortage, but those working in the Covid-19 ward too. Namibian Sun has also learned that the hospital does not have the requi...

Covid grips State House as three die - Health - Namibian Sun

31 May 2021 | Health VACCINATION EFFORTS: Government is aiming to vaccinate thousands of sex workers and homeless persons against Covid-19. PHOTO: FILE JEMIMA BEUKES AND OGONE TLHAGE WINDHOEK Government is targeting to vaccinate over 19 000 sex workers and homeless persons across Namibia as part of its vaccination drive. This information is contained in the state’s ambitious vaccine roll-out plan, which sets an ambitious target of inoculating up to 290 000 people from seven targeted groups. T...