Health and Social Services Minister Dr. Kalumbi Shangula officially opened the Oikokola Primary Healthcare Clinic in Etayi constituency in Omusati Region.

The clinic's construction was funded by the government at a cost of N$17.9 million.

On Monday, Dr. Shangula opened another primary health care clinic at Iipanda Yamiti in Oshikuku district.

He says primary health care is the foundation for a stronger health system.

Oikokola health care clinic will have regular doctor visits so that patients will not be referred to Oshikuku district hospital all the time.

Health care services are thus brought closer to Oikokola village and its surrounding areas to cut the long distances people have to travel to reach health facilities.