Ndjaleka recommends financial skills for health workers
Namibian Deputy Health Minister Suzan Ndjaleka has called for financial literacy training for healthcare workers to combat burnout and improve their quality of life. She also emphasized the need for secure and affordable medicine supply chains.
Why it matters
Addressing the financial and mental well-being of healthcare workers is presented as a critical step toward building a sustainable health system in Namibia.
Deputy health minister, Suzan Ndjaleka says that innovative mechanisms need to be put in place to empower healthcare workers with financial management knowledge.
She made the remarks when she spoke at the recent Namibia Health Exhibition held in Windhoek.
“Healthcare workers are human beings with families, aspirations, and financial burdens. Empowering them with the knowledge of financial management, debt relief, and even entrepreneurship is a crucial part of treating our workforce with the holistic dignity they deserve,” she said.
The exhibition was held with the aim of advancing equity, innovation, and universal access to healthcare in Namibia.
Since its inception in 2023, the Namibia Health Exhibition has been organised by the Pharmacists Care Association of Namibia, the platform has evolved into a premier multidisciplinary arena for education, innovation and collaboration.
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