The two Kavango regions are expected to benefit again from the Recon Namibia medical equipment donations.

The donation is part of the second phase of Recon Namibia's N$15 million commitment to the Ministry of Health and Social Services' COVID-19 relief programme.

Recon Africa, through the Namibian branch, is committed to catering to the health facilities in the two regions.

Dr Kalumbi Shangula, Minister of Health and Social Services, stated that the Ministry was able to address the region's most pressing needs during the pandemic.

This included mortuary service support, oxygen support for hospitals in the two regions and vaccination support to the tune of N$7.6 million.

Dr Shangula noted that the newly established Kavango West Health and Social Welfare Services Directorate surpassed all regions in its vaccination uptake.

"ReconNamibia's commitment to supporting Namibian healthcare is evidence of her Environmental Social Governance approach to business in which healthcare is one of the pillars. The company, through these actions, has proven that it is a reliable corporate citizen and has the needs of the Namibian people at heart."

Recently, Recon Namibia once again donated medical equipment valued at more than N$6.7 million to the two regions.

The equipment includes vital sign monitors, continuous positive airway pressure machines, ventilators, and oxygen masks.

The equipment will reduce the number of patients transferred to Windhoek to receive medical attention.

"Since health is an important pillar of our ESG framework, we cannot thank the ministry enough for this opportunity to collaborate with you and form lasting and impactful partnerships. To hear reports that ReconNamibia was able to contribute to the Kavango West health directorate achieving the highest vaccination numbers as part of the vaccination campaign is truly fantastic," said Robert Mwanachilenga, Country Manager of Recon Namibia.

Although the medical equipment is meant for the two regions, hospitals in the surrounding regions will also be considered in the distribution.