Clinic built at Ruacana

OTJORUTE – A clinic built by the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia at a cost of N$20 000 was officially opened on Saturday.

It was the first clinic to be built by the Federation, said Martha Kaulwa of the Shack Dwellers Federation. Omusati Regional Councillor for the Ruacana Constituency, Lazarus Kornelius, performed the official honours at the Otjorute Community Outreach Clinic in his constituency.Kornelius said it was a “dream come true” for the people of Otjorute, who have had to travel great distances to seek medical treatment elsewhere.”In my opinion, the main aim of this outreach clinic is to improve the health and well-being of everybody, particularly the mothers and children,” Kornelius said.He commended members of the Federation for joining forces with the community in establishing the clinic.The new Director of Health for the Omusati Region, Sakaria Taapopi, promised that his staff would visit the clinic every month until it received official Government recognition.Otjorute is some 35 km from the nearest health facility at the town of Ruacana.- NampaOmusati Regional Councillor for the Ruacana Constituency, Lazarus Kornelius, performed the official honours at the Otjorute Community Outreach Clinic in his constituency.Kornelius said it was a “dream come true” for the people of Otjorute, who have had to travel great distances to seek medical treatment elsewhere.”In my opinion, the main aim of this outreach clinic is to improve the health and well-being of everybody, particularly the mothers and children,” Kornelius said.He commended members of the Federation for joining forces with the community in establishing the clinic.The new Director of Health for the Omusati Region, Sakaria Taapopi, promised that his staff would visit the clinic every month until it received official Government recognition.Otjorute is some 35 km from the nearest health facility at the town of Ruacana.- Nampa