Katutura Intermediate Hospital

Katutura Hospital unveils N$16.5 million dialysis unit

Katutura Hospital unveils N$16.5 million dialysis unit

Niël Terblanché The Katutura Intermediate Hospital in Windhoek now boasts a state-of-the-art dialysis unit. Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, the Minister of Health and Social Services, officially commissioned the unit on Wednesday that was built at a cost of N$16.5 million. Shangula said that the new facility represents a giant step forward in providing life-saving treatment to Namibians suffering from chronic kidney disease, a condition that requires regular dialysis for patients whose kidneys are unable to filter blood effectively. “With over 85% of the Namibian population relying on public healthcare, the establishment of dialysis services at Katutura Intermediate Hospital addresses a long-standing…
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Observatory: Show him the real deal

Clementine Tjameya President Geingob’s so-called ‘surprise’ visit to the Katutura Intermediate Hospital raised a number of frustrated and angry comments online and around town. People all over the country are wondering if it was really a surprise visit or just a staged visit. The public has been complaining about the hospital for as long as I can remember. Over the past few weeks the complaints got out of hand. There was even a petition going on social media which said, “Save Katutura Hospital”. People were, and are still, angry about the dilapidated state that of that hospital. However, after his…
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