Govt officials to use public healthcare by 2026

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The Health and Social Services Ministry has directed all senior government officials to begin utilizing public health care services.

This initiative aims to instill confidence in the community regarding the quality of medical services available to them.

Swearing-In ceremony at Otjozondjupa Council canceled

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The swearing-in ceremony for the Chairperson and the nomination of a member to the National Council, scheduled for today at the Otjozondjupa Regional Council Chambers, has been canceled.

Health Ministry to review processes and performance

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The Executive Director in the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Ben Nangombe, said plans are ongoing to address inequities and constraints to accessing health facilities.

Also to be reviewed is the conduct of healthcare workers and perceived shortcomings in project management.

Coblenz Combined School receives assistance

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Omburo Fishing Enterprise has come to the rescue of Coblenz Combined School in the rural constituency of Okakarara by donating building materials and paints.

Mutorwa assesses roads, calls for rural upgrades

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The Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, has expressed satisfaction with the country’s road classifications, including tarred, paved, gravel, and hard-to-access roads. However, he emphasized that more work is needed, particularly in remote areas.  

Otjozondjupa resumes drought relief distribution after supply delays

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The distribution of drought relief food in the Otjozondjupa Region has resumed after months of delay due to short supply.

Otjozondjupa Regional Council Chairperson Marlayn Mbakera has said the region faced numerous challenges in the supply of maize meal over the past four months.

Otjozondjupa leaders warn against consuming spoiled maize meal

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Otjozondjupa Regional leaders have warned locals against consuming spoiled maize meal from bags that were recently disposed of at Otavi’s dumping site. 

These bags were discarded because they had become moldy due to rainwater leaking into the Namib Mills storage facility.