Okahandja:A chickenpox outbreak has been confirmed at the Okahandja Police Station holding cells, with 75 inmates testing positive for the disease.

According to NAMPA, the Otjozondjupa Regional Police Commander, Commissioner Philip Hidengwa, verified the outbreak during an interview. The cause of the outbreak is currently unknown, but Hidengwa noted that overcrowding within the facility is a significant issue.

The official report of the outbreak was communicated to Commissioner Hidengwa by the Okahandja Police Station commander between 12h00 and 13h00 on Friday. Following this, the Ministry of Health and Social Services in the region was promptly notified to address the situation.

Efforts to obtain comments from Otjozondjupa Region Health Director Gebhardo Timoteus were unsuccessful as his phone went unanswered.