Residents of Palmwag settlement in Torra Conservancy of the Kunene Region have welcomed the opening of a new clinic in their area.

The clinic addresses challenges such as the long distances residents have to travel to seek medical attention in faraway towns.

The nearest clinic at which residents can seek medical attention is 50 kilometres away, while Khorixas State Hospital is 150 kilometres from the settlement.

It was built through the Big 3 Conservancies Trust—Anabeb, Sesfontein, and Torra—in partnership with the Gondwana Collection.

The Big 3 Conservancies and Gondwana Collections handed over the clinic to the Ministry of Health and Social Services.

Outjo Constituency Councillor, Johannes Antsino, received the clinic on behalf of Kunene Governor.

The area is home to thousands of households and serves as a tourist attraction location in the region.