NPI clinic officially opened
Justicia Shipena
Namib Poultry Industries (NPI) on Monday officially opened its clinic at its farm, situated about 30km outside Windhoek.
The purpose of the onsite clinic is to offer medical services to NPI employees, including occupational health therapy, primary healthcare and wellness in the workplace.
NPI produces on average 1 850 tons of poultry products per month, enabling the company to significantly contribute to local value addition, in line with Vision 2030, as well contribute to domestic food security.
It remains committed to Namibia and its budding poultry project has created in excess of 650 fulltime employment opportunities for Namibians.
Ultimately an estimated 2 000 people, through the household approach, are benefiting indirectly from employment at NPI.
Speaking at the official opening of the clinic, health permanent secretary Ben Nangombe said in 1978 the World Health Organisation (WHO), through the Alma Ata Declaration, recognised primary healthcare (PHC) as a key strategy.
“This year the PHC approach was once again hailed as the key to achieving universal health coverage,” he said.
Nangombe added that PHC is recognised as an integral part of health promotion and social development, which contributes to quality of life and is also seen as a cost-effective approach to delivering health services in an integrated manner.
“All the chapters of Vision 2030, the NDPs, the Poverty Reduction Strategy and the HIV/Aids Medium Plan are based on the PHC approach, which was used to guide the restructuring of the health sector,” he said.
Nangombe urged NPI to stay committed and adhere to the business ethics that foster respect, honesty, corporate social responsibility, passion and innovation.
“I urge the company to create a virtuous cycle of healthy employees and increased productivity and profitability for economic growth and prosperity for our country,” he said.
Ian Collard, CEO of the NMI Group of Companies, said with the facility, they aim to provide quality health and social welfare services that are receptive to the needs of our employees.
“We firmly believe that occupational disease and illness can be prevented, provided that risks are properly identified, managed and controlled,” he said.
He added the clinic would serve as an occupational health, hygiene and wellness centre, which will be aimed at preventing illness and promoting good health and wellbeing.
Collard also said sustainability is a priority throughout their group and they are committed to ecological business practices, not only for the long-term benefit of their shareholders, but also for all stakeholders.
Namib Poultry Industries (NPI) on Monday officially opened its clinic at its farm, situated about 30km outside Windhoek.
The purpose of the onsite clinic is to offer medical services to NPI employees, including occupational health therapy, primary healthcare and wellness in the workplace.
NPI produces on average 1 850 tons of poultry products per month, enabling the company to significantly contribute to local value addition, in line with Vision 2030, as well contribute to domestic food security.
It remains committed to Namibia and its budding poultry project has created in excess of 650 fulltime employment opportunities for Namibians.
Ultimately an estimated 2 000 people, through the household approach, are benefiting indirectly from employment at NPI.
Speaking at the official opening of the clinic, health permanent secretary Ben Nangombe said in 1978 the World Health Organisation (WHO), through the Alma Ata Declaration, recognised primary healthcare (PHC) as a key strategy.
“This year the PHC approach was once again hailed as the key to achieving universal health coverage,” he said.
Nangombe added that PHC is recognised as an integral part of health promotion and social development, which contributes to quality of life and is also seen as a cost-effective approach to delivering health services in an integrated manner.
“All the chapters of Vision 2030, the NDPs, the Poverty Reduction Strategy and the HIV/Aids Medium Plan are based on the PHC approach, which was used to guide the restructuring of the health sector,” he said.
Nangombe urged NPI to stay committed and adhere to the business ethics that foster respect, honesty, corporate social responsibility, passion and innovation.
“I urge the company to create a virtuous cycle of healthy employees and increased productivity and profitability for economic growth and prosperity for our country,” he said.
Ian Collard, CEO of the NMI Group of Companies, said with the facility, they aim to provide quality health and social welfare services that are receptive to the needs of our employees.
“We firmly believe that occupational disease and illness can be prevented, provided that risks are properly identified, managed and controlled,” he said.
He added the clinic would serve as an occupational health, hygiene and wellness centre, which will be aimed at preventing illness and promoting good health and wellbeing.
Collard also said sustainability is a priority throughout their group and they are committed to ecological business practices, not only for the long-term benefit of their shareholders, but also for all stakeholders.
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