Renovations start on maternity ward at Katutura Hospital

Ellanie SmitWINDHOEKThe Rob Youth Foundation (RYF) and the Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology (NIMT) started with renovations to the Katutura State Hospital’s maternity ward recently.According to the foundation, while the project was initially pegged to commence at the beginning of July, it was delayed by two months to identify sections of the hospital that required urgent attention.Further consultations with the maintenance department in the works ministry were also required, RYF said.NIMT’s principal for job attachments Ismael Groenewald said there is already visible progress with the renovations as they started in the storeroom, but he added that the material delivery process and the congestion of nurses has been somewhat of a hindrance.Notwithstanding, Groenewald has set a target of two weeks to complete the project, which will be done by trainees proficient in safety protocols.“Our trainees know what safety is and abide with the safety rules. We also try to make sure that the dust we make is very limited to make sure that the patients, nurses and staff are safe.”Meeting govt halfwayRYF Khomas regional manager Chantel Kamezhou said despite the delay, it looks like the project will be completed on time.“The personnel on the ground are highly efficient, well-equipped and up to the task and they have assured us that they should be finished in two to three weeks.“This project is very close to my heart. Despite facing numerous challenges, Katutura State Hospital has facilitated in the births and saving of many lives and equally has seen its share of departures.“We have begun pulling toward the right direction; trying to fix what needs fixing to improve hospital effectiveness and ultimately ensuring that the nation will benefit by meeting government halfway.”Donors wantedKamezhou added that, as a foundation, they are in conversation with potential donors to get the hospital in good condition.“I would like to urge people with the capacity to come on board. A delay in attending to someone’s health can result in loss of life, and so the little we do goes a long way in helping the hospital carry out its duties effectively.”The project will include the construction of a storeroom for equipment, medication and filing shelves as well as the installation of 15 hand soap and sanitiser dispensers, and the refurbishment of staff work stations and a kitchen area.RYF and NIMT expect to finalise all the work by the end of October.

Renovations start on maternity ward at Katutura Hospital

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Namibian Sun 2025-04-02

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Renovations start on maternity ward at Katutura Hospital

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