Truckers’ wellness drive intensifies

The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund has intensified efforts to reduce road crashes by implementing a truckers’ wellness campaign along Namibia’s key transport corridors.

The initiative, in partnership with the Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) and the Namibian Police traffic law enforcement unit, combines health screenings with road safety education at major checkpoints. The police estimates that about 750 trucks leave Walvis Bay daily, highlighting the pressure on drivers.

MVA Fund chief corporate affairs officer John Haufiku said the campaign allows for early identification of health risks.

“Through these activations, we are not only enforcing compliance but also creating a supportive environment where drivers are cared for. This allows us to identify health risks early and prevent crashes before they occur,” he said.

Safer roads

Screenings conducted during earlier activations identified risks such as hypertension and weight-related issues, which can affect concentration and increase fatigue.

Previous activations were held in Swakopmund and at the Okapuka checkpoint in Windhoek in December 2025, screening around 121 truck drivers.

Current activities are underway at the Massive Traffic Checkpoint in Rundu from 23 to 24 March, with the next scheduled in Gobabis from 26 to 27 March in collaboration with WBCG, police and the Roads Authority transport inspectorate.

The campaign uses WBCG’s mobile and fixed wellness clinics for evidence-based screenings, while partners engage drivers on fatigue management, safe driving and traffic regulation compliance.

The MVA Fund aims to screen at least 100 drivers during the current round.