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Namibia: Ministry Weighs Private Theatres to Cut Backlog

[Namibian] The Ministry of Health and Social Services is reviewing theatre capacity at Windhoek Central Hospital before deciding how to proceed with a proposal to use private hospital theatres to help reduce the state surgical waiting list.

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Ways To Keep Your Kidneys Healthy

What is a kidney? The kidneys are two fist-sized organs that filter your blood. Your kidneys are part of your urinary system.

  • Kidneys filter 200 quarts of fluid daily, reabsorbing most back into the body
  • Adequate water intake daily prevents kidney stones and infections
  • Herbal supplements may cause kidney damage, especially for those with existing issues

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