Medicine shortage hits mental health patients

Mental health patients at Oshakati, Engela and Okahandja state hospitals are reportedly left without medication.

The shortage has raised concerns about the well-being of patients who depend on state hospitals for treatment, as interruptions in medication can lead to relapses and worsening mental illness.

Ministry of Health and Social Services spokesperson Walters Kamaya yesterday said although there are shortages of certain medications, the ministry has received some medicine deliveries and is expecting more in the coming weeks.

He said the ministry would continue to provide updates on medicine supplies as new stock arrives.“We will be giving updates on a monthly basis like we have been doing for the past months,” Kamaya said.