More than 10 medical doctors from the private sector will provide pro bono health services at the Katutura Health Centre in Windhoek as from Tuesday.
The Ministry of Health and Social Services on Monday welcomed the doctors, who will assist at the health centre between 17h00 and 23h00, seven days a week, as part of its decongestion strategy.
“This marks a significant day as we welcome 11 medical doctors from the private sector to assist with service provision at Katutura Health Centre from 1 July, between 17h00 and 23h00,” health minister Esperance Luvindao said.
She noted that the ministry is increasing the number of doctors on the night shift at Katutura Health Centre from three to five to reduce patient waiting times.
Demand for health services at the health centre is highest between 19h00 and midnight, as all other clinics close by 19h00.
Luvindao further announced that Okuryangava Health Centre and Otjomuise Clinic will operate from 07h00 to 19h00, seven days a week, starting on Tuesday.
Additionally, Okuryangava Health Centre will extend its operating hours to a full 24-hour service from 1 August.
She also revealed plans for phase two of the strategy, which will focus on Maxuilili Clinic in the Tobias Hainyeko constituency.
MORE than 10 medical doctors from the private sector will provide pro bono health services at the Katutura Health Centre in Windhoek as from Tuesday.
The Ministry of Health and Social Services on Monday welcomed the doctors, who will assist at the health centre between 17h00 and 23h00, seven days a week, as part of its decongestion strategy.
“This marks a significant day as we welcome 11 medical doctors from the private sector to assist with service provision at Katutura Health Centre from 1 July, between 17h00 and 23h00,” health minister Esperance Luvindao said.
She noted that the ministry is increasing the number of doctors on the night shift at Katutura Health Centre from three to five to reduce patient waiting times.
Demand for health services at the health centre is highest between 19h00 and midnight, as all other clinics close by 19h00.
Luvindao further announced that Okuryangava Health Centre and Otjomuise Clinic will operate from 07h00 to 19h00, seven days a week, starting on Tuesday.
Additionally, Okuryangava Health Centre will extend its operating hours to a full 24-hour service from 1 August.
She also revealed plans for phase two of the strategy, which will focus on Maxuilili Clinic in the Tobias Hainyeko constituency.
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