Over 70 premature babies died in nine months at Central Hospital

Hertta -Maria Amutenja Between January and September 2023, a total of 620 premature babies were admitted to the Windhoek Central Hospital Neonatal Unit, including referrals from various regions across Namibia. During the same period, 76 premature babies sadly lost their lives. According to Ben Nangombe, the Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, these losses can be attributed to a range of factors, primarily stemming from the prematurity of these infants. He explained that due to their prematurity, these babies are more susceptible to infections because their immune systems are not well-developed enough to fight off infections.…