Oshakati Intermediate Hospital

“Currently, mental health services are only provided at Windhoek Central Hospital's mental health unit and at Oshakati Intermediate Hospital's ward 16, with only six psychiatrists, eight psychologists and 21 nurses trained to deal with the condition.”

“In Oshana, the proposed Ondangwa District Hospital, approved in 2016, had been put on hold because of funding constraints, adding pressure on Oshakati Intermediate Hospital, where the committee recorded 737 admitted patients during its visit and found that the casualty department was also handling outpatient services.”

“The problem is said to be most acute at the Onandjokwe District Hospital in the Oshikoto Region and the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital in the Oshana Region, although other facilities are also affected.”

“During this financial year, the Government will commence the procurement and installation of a second MRI machine at Oshakati Intermediate Hospital.”

“Nandi-Ndaitwah announced that procurement and installation of a second MRI machine at Oshakati Intermediate Hospital will commence during the current financial year.”

“Currently, mental health services are provided at only two specialised facilities in the country, namely the Mental Health Unit at Windhoek Central Hospital and Ward 16 at the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital.”

“AN INJURED robbery suspect remains hospitalised under police guard at the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital, where he was arrested following an attack at the town's Okatana Service Station on Sunday morning.”

“Shilelo says the victim remains in critical condition at Oshakati Intermediate Hospital.”

“Namibia has made progress in cancer care through the Dr AB May Cancer Care Centre in Windhoek and the oncology department at Oshakati Intermediate Hospital.”

“Speaking during International Nurses Day commemorations on Tuesday at the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital, Haimene referred to a recently circulated video clip showing alleged mistreatment of a patient at a health facility.”