Namibian healthcare system under severe strain

Namibian healthcare system under severe strain

Namibian healthcare system under severe strain

Niël Terblanché Doctors across Namibia have sounded the alarm about the lack of resources they have to deal with when attempting to treat sick patients. Public hospitals are struggling with severe shortages, ranging from staff to beds, and even essential medical supplies while sick people face extended wait times for consultations and vital treatments. The Namibian Medical Association (NMA) has appealed to the government, emphasizing the urgency for augmented funding. The NMA has expressed serious concerns regarding the below-average working conditions that doctors and other medical personnel have to endure, which they believe significantly contributes to the strain on the…
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