Namibia: Engela Hospital Secures 200 Mattresses for Patients
[New Era] The sight of expectant mothers lying on bare hospital beds was among the concerns that confronted Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa during her June visit to Engela State Hospital.
Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa observed a shortage of mattresses at Engela State Hospital during a visit in June, prompting the medical facility to secure additional bedding for patients. Engela State Hospital has received 200 new mattresses from the Ministry of Health, which are currently on their way to the hospital. Senior Medical Officer Dr Lukas Nghaamwa stated that the mattresses will be distributed to wards as needed.
Previously, the hospital obtained 150 mattresses from Sanlam last year, which have also been put to use. These mattresses were initially meant for an eye campaign but were redirected to patients due to the urgent need in the wards. The new mattresses should alleviate bedding shortages for admitted patients, recovering patients, and expectant mothers.
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