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Health Executive Director. Ben Nangombe

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100 heart patients risk dying annually while waiting for treatment

https://youtu.be/lajODB_sYEY   By: Selma Taapopi Health ministry executive director, Ben Nangombe, says about 100 young heart patients could die annually while waiting for healthcare. Nangombe said 550 heart patients are currently on the treatment waiting list, and not all receive treatment on time. He said while the ministry has the capacity to treat heart patients locally, the demand for cardiac care far exceeds available resources. Nangombe made these remarks at […]

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Challenges Strain Namibian Public Health Pharmacies

Deputy Health Minister, Ester Muinjangue highlighted severe strain on Namibia's public health pharmacies at the 2024 National Pharmaceutical Services Forum, citing an average of 60 patients per pharmacist daily. She pointed to high patient loads hindering comprehensive care and counseling, worsened by medication shortages and procurement delays. Muinjangue outlined strategies like the National Medicines Policy and diversified sourcing for solutions. Health Executive Director. Ben Nangombe noted structural issues causing stockouts, […]

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