Transport hurdle hits mobile clinics

The Ministry of Health and Social Services says transport shortages are preventing some district personnel from visiting mobile clinics and community health posts.

Health minister Esperance Luvindao admitted this in the parliament last week while responding to questions from member of parliament Bonnie Susiku on the operation and effectiveness of mobile health clinics.

“The ministry is aware that some districts have not been able to visit all of their mobile clinics or community health posts because of transport challenges, and the ministry is working to address these challenges to ensure consistent service provision at community health posts,” she said.

The minister said mobile clinics remain a key component of the government’s strategy to bring healthcare closer to remote and underserved communities.

She said Namibia’s sparsely distributed population means many people, particularly in rural areas, cannot easily access services at permanent healthcare facilities.