Renowned medical gynecologist Dr. Naftali Hamata died this morning at the Ongwediva Medipark, aged 78.

Dr. Hamata has over the decades built a reputation in the country's medical fraternity as well as playing a role in the liberation struggle, where he received a national medal in 2004 for his contributions to independence.

Dr. Hamata served as the Medical Superintendent of the Oshakati Hospital in 1990 and the Regional Director of Health and Social Services in 1997.