Staff Reporter<\/p>\n\n\n\n
OKURYANGAVA Clinic has officially begun operating on a 24-hour basis, becoming the third facility in the Khomas Region to offer round-the-clock services as part of efforts to reduce congestion at major health centres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Ministry of Health and Social Services announced that the clinic started its 24\/7 operations on 1 April 2026, joining Katutura Health Centre and Maxuilili Clinic in providing continuous healthcare services in the capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For years, residents relied heavily on Katutura Health Centre, also known as \u201cBlack Chain\u201d, as the only 24-hour facility, resulting in severe overcrowding and strained service delivery. The introduction of Maxuilili Clinic as a second 24-hour facility provided some relief, but challenges persisted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The addition of Okuryangava Clinic is expected to further ease pressure by distributing patient load across multiple facilities, improving access to healthcare and reducing long waiting times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Health authorities said the move forms part of a broader strategy to strengthen the healthcare system through decentralisation and improved service delivery. By extending operating hours, patients can now be attended to throughout the day and night, reducing early morning queues and overcrowding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To enable the expanded service, the Ministry addressed staffing shortages, enhanced equipment capacity, and improved operational systems at the facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Ministry indicated that similar interventions will gradually be rolled out to other regions as part of ongoing efforts to improve healthcare access and efficiency nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Photo: Ministry of Health and Social Services-Namibia<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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