The Okalongo Health Center in the Omusati Region is facing a shortage of medical staff.

The health center serves more than 56,980 people, and this number excludes Angolan nationals, who make use of the facility as well.

This was said by Senior Registered Nurse Amupala Eliakim during the handing over of building materials donated by the Ombandja Traditional Authority to the health center.

The Okalongo Health Center was established in 1992, and there is currently a doctor, nine nurses, one driver, three institutional workers, and two emergency care practitioners.