Namibia

Tondoro Health Centre in Kavango West Hit by Flooding After Thunderstorm

today19 January, 2024

Background

The Tondoro Health Centre in the Kavango West Region faced flooding in the aftermath of a heavy thunderstorm on Wednesday. The Ministry of Health and Social Services’ Executive Director, Ben Nangombe, reassured in a statement on Thursday that there was no significant damage to medical equipment or clinical supplies. Nangombe attributed the flooding to rainwater originating from a water pool formed along a nearby gravel road, emphasizing the need for improved stormwater drainage. The ministry is collaborating with the Roads Authority to implement mitigatory measures at the health centre.

Written by: Leonard Witbeen