Khomas council hands over N$1.38m ambulance

The Khomas Regional Council handed over an ambulance valued at N$1.38 million to the health ministry this week.During the handover, health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula said primary healthcare facilities are the first point of contact for the public to receive health services and also serve as an entry point into the broader health system."The new ambulance in our fleet symbolises the relentless drive to improve capacity for emergency response," he said.He emphasised that an effective ambulance service is essential for saving lives during critical moments. “It represents not only mobility, but also the assurance that help is on the way."Insufficient resources Khomas governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua said it is clear the region is expanding, but that "our resources at our disposal are insufficient"Moses //Garoëb constituency councillor Stefanus Ndengu, representing the chairperson of the council, John Moonde, said the goal is to rehabilitate and expand health infrastructure. He underlined the need to invest in ambulance services for emergency care to boost accessible and quality healthcare for residents. Improved healthcare Shangula also referred to the government's development and construction of the Windhoek District Hospital."The new district hospital will have capacity for 500 beds and will offer a wide range of health services to the public. It will help alleviate the pressure on existing referral hospitals in the capital."He added that the project is being implemented on an accelerated basis, with several activities being undertaken simultaneously.The minister called on health professionals to take ownership of the new facilities and equipment. "Let us recommit ourselves to providing high-quality, responsive services that improve the well-being of our people."

Khomas council hands over N$1.38m ambulance

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Khomas council hands over N$1.38m ambulance

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