Parliament in session
The Namibian National Assembly has resumed its session with members raising concerns over public hospital catering standards, technical rail collaborations, and livestock losses due to wildlife. MPs have requested detailed reports and accountability from various government ministries regarding these service delivery issues.
Why it matters
This session highlights the legislative oversight process in Namibia, focusing on critical public service and infrastructure concerns.
The National Assembly resumed its fourth session of the eighth Parliament on Tuesday with members of Parliament raising concerns over hospital catering, delayed youth loans and social welfare grants.
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP Diederik Vries gave notice of a question to the Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao, concerning the quality and quantity of meals served to patients at public hospitals.
He asked what minimum nutritional and portion-size standards applied to hospital meals, how compliance is monitored and what the average cost per patient meal was at each public hospital.
The questions also sought details on action taken against catering contractors who failed to meet contractual standards, including possible penalties or contract termination.
He further asked whether the ministry would conduct a national review of hospital catering services and provide a time-bound plan to address identified shortcomings.
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