Staff Writer
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has disbursed N$1 billion to support the development of healthcare infrastructure in Namibia.
The funding forms part of the government’s RoadMap initiative led by the Ministry of Health and Social Services and aligned with the medium-term expenditure framework.
The programme supports national priorities under the sixth National Development Plan (NDP6).
It is led by the Ministry of Finance, in partnership with the National Planning Commission (NPC) and the Ministry of Health and Social Services.
DBN said it mobilised the financing to support the programme.
The N$1 billion will fund the construction and core infrastructure of the Windhoek District Hospital.
The facility will have 500 beds and is expected to address bed shortages in the Khomas Region and reduce pressure on existing hospitals.
The funding will also support the development of district hospitals in Nkurenkuru, Otjiwarongo and Ondangwa.
DBN chief executive officer Titus Ndove said the investment supports national priorities.
“This investment demonstrates the power of coordinated financing by the Ministry of Finance in addressing national priorities while ensuring a holistic approach to healthcare delivery that will have a lasting impact on our communities,” he said.
The project is expected to support economic activity through construction, local procurement and job creation.
DBN said it will continue working with government and development partners to support infrastructure projects and long-term development.
