The Head of the Otjiwarongo District Hospital, Shiwana Amesho, says the hospital needs to be upgraded to cater for the growing population and increasing number of accidents on the B1 road.

Dr. Amesho made these remarks during the visit of the Otjiwarongo Constituency Councillor to the health facilities.

The Chief Medical Officer at Intermediate Hospital Rundu, Dr. Medson Chibwe, revealed that around 600 people were admitted for mental health issues at the hospital between January and September this year.

Dr. Chibwe shared these figures during the World Mental Health Day commemoration on Friday.

A plastic surgery campaign under the Namibian Medical Outreach Services is in progress at the Walvis Bay District hospital.

The initiative is aimed at enhancing access to health care and addressing specific medical needs within the community.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) bid farewell to the 15th Chinese medical team and welcomed the 16th medical team.

The Chinese medical team supports Namibia's healthcare system.