Health ministry rolls out new uniforms to 15 700 health workers after 15-year gap

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has handed over new uniforms to more than 15 700 health professionals across the country, marking the first nationwide distribution in over 15 years.

The ceremony took place at Otjiwarongo on Monday, where health minister Esperance Luvindao said the moment was long overdue for the public health sector.

“For over 15 years, the provision of uniforms for our health professionals has been an oversight, today that changes,” she said.

The process began last March in partnership with August 26 Manufacturing Pty (Ltd).

Through an investment of N$55.8 million, the ministry procured 11 504 nurses’ uniforms and 4 283 doctors’ and pharmacists’ coats, benefiting health workers nationwide.

Luvindao said the uniform represents more than clothing.

“This uniform, which you now proudly wear, is more than just fabric and stitching. It is a powerful symbol. It symbolises renewed commitment, professional pride, and a unified identity within the Namibian public healthcare system,” she said.

The minister said providing uniforms is not a luxury, but an essential obligation in strengthening the country’s health system.

She said healthcare workers should recommit themselves to professionalism, discipline, and patient-centred care.

“Let us remain diligent in our work, accountable in our actions, and unwavering in our commitment to quality healthcare. Above all, let us remember that the patient is at the centre of everything we do,” she said.

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