Oshakati Hospital radiotherapy departmentto cost govt close to N$200 million

Hertta-Maria Amutenja With only one state-owned Oncology Centre in Namibia, the Ministry of Health and Social Services is embarking on a major expansion project at Oshakati Intermediate Hospital Radiotherapy Department. This endeavour is set to cost the government almost N$200 million, marking a considerable investment in the country’s healthcare system. The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Kalumbi Shangula announced this project during a recent session of the National Assembly, where he revealed that the ministry is working in collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency and other stakeholders to expand the oncology department at Oshakati Intermediate Hospital. “Equipment…