Namibia's N$28 million Paediatric Intensive Care Unit boosts child healthcare
Namibia has opened its first dedicated Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at Windhoek Central Hospital to improve child healthcare outcomes. The N$28 million facility aims to significantly reduce neonatal and under-five mortality rates by 2030.
Why it matters
The investment represents a critical infrastructure upgrade for public health in Namibia, directly addressing child survival targets.
NAMIBIA on Monday inaugurated its first dedicated, fully equipped Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in the public health sector at Windhoek Central Hospital, in a N$28 million investment aimed at cutting child mortality.
Officially opening the unit, Minister of Health and Social Services Esperance Luvindao said that the inauguration was a continuation of the legacy of Namibia’s paediatric and intensive care pioneers, including Drs Solly Amadhila, Baard, Kuit and Professor Rodney Ligtman.
She said that the facility is not simply a new hospital wing, but a declaration of government’s commitment to child survival.
“Today is not simply about opening a new hospital unit. It is a bold declaration of our commitment to the future of healthcare in Namibia. It is about a commitment to survival, and the unwavering belief that every Namibian child deserves better healthcare,” she said.
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