The construction of a new Central Medical Store and the refurbishment of the existing warehouse are set to start following the signing of an N$178 million contract between the Central Procurement Board (CPBN) and the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS).

Minister of Health and Social Services Dr. Esperance Luvindao said the government has not opted for a simple rental arrangement for the Central Medical Store but is instead pursuing a lease-to-own model aimed at addressing urgent pharmaceutical storage challenges.