When mental health affects individuals, it is one of the conditions that result in decreased productivity at work or at home; thus, there is a need for collaborative efforts to assist those suffering from the illness.

The Omaheke Region to date has 3800 HIV-positive people. 

Speaking during a Regional Aids Coordinating Committee workshop at Gobabis, the Regional HIV Clinical Mentor, Dr Francois Lumbala, says through coordination and stakeholders' engagement, the region can greatly reduce HIV/AIDS among communities.