Martin Endjala The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) received a significant boost to its medical supplies on Thursday, with the donation of surgical gloves worth N$2.6 million from Cospharm Investment. This contribution is set to alleviate the current shortage of disposable gloves in clinics and hospitals nationwide, ensuring better infection control and patient...
November 20, 2024
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President Geingob undergoes another minor surgical procedure – Windhoek Observer
Niël Terblanché President Hage Geingob underwent routine colonoscopy and gastroscopy tests in a Windhoek hospital yesterday. According to a statement issued by the Office of the President, the procedure was a follow-up to Geingob’s annual medical checkup. The statement said that President Geingob always advises Namibians to undertake routine medical checkups in light of the...
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Health Ministry unveils ambitious plans to improve Surgical Obstetric and Anaesthesia Health Services
Staff Reporter THE Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, said that while Namibia has received recognition for its significant progress in reducing maternal mortality and managing communicable diseases, there is still more work to be done to enhance surgical care in the country. The minister made these remarks during the launch of...
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Health Ministry launches national surgical and infection action plans
WINDHOEK: The Ministry of Health and Social Services, along with its regional and national partners, officially launched the National Surgical Obstetric and Anaesthesia Plan (NSOAP) in Windhoek on Thursday. The ministry also unveiled the Infection Prevention and Control Action Plan (IPC) and the Revised Guidelines for IPC, Operation Theatre, and Central Sterile Services Departments (CSSD)....