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Health ministry earmarks N$793m for hospital upgrades
Facing chronic staff shortages and ageing infrastructure, the health and social services ministry has set aside nearly N$793 million for hospital upgrades and equipment, and a furt...
Namibian Sun4 Aug 2026, 10:05 pm
HEALTHY NATION: Health ministry executive director Penda Ithindi. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED
HEALTH
Health ministry earmarks N$793m for hospital upgrades
12 000 posts vacant
With just 62% of positions filled, the health ministry has set aside N$269 million to recruit, train and retain medical staff.
Originally published by Namibian Sun on 4 Aug 2026, 10:05 pm. View original article