Mondesa clinic closes after fire

The health and social services ministry has announced the temporary closure of the Mondesa clinic in Swakopmund after a fire broke out in the early hours of Monday morning.



According to a police report, a security guard heard several strange noises resembling explosions. Shortly afterward, he was alerted that the clinic was on fire. Preliminary investigations suggest that the fire may have started in the clinic’s pharmacy.



The Swakopmund fire department managed to contain the blaze. While significant damage was recorded to pharmaceuticals and important documents, including tax records, the treatment rooms remained largely intact, with only minimal damage to medication and electronic equipment. No injuries or fatalities were reported.



The cause of the fire remains unclear, and the extent of the damage is still being assessed. The public is therefore advised to seek medical assistance at the Tamariskia clinic. Prenatal care, family planning and vaccinations are available at the DRC clinic, while patients in need of wound care can visit the Swakopmund District Hospital.