Ganja:Kavango West Minister of Health and Social Services Esperance Luvindao has raised concerns over the oversight at Katjinakatji Clinic in the Mankumpi Constituency, Kavango West Region, after discovering a toilet leak that had persisted for an extended period despite being reported.

According to NAMPA, Minister Luvindao, during her visit to the clinic, expressed her dissatisfaction with regional health officials regarding the lack of basic maintenance and supervision. She emphasized that officials should not require directives from her to address such issues as leaking toilets and hygiene maintenance.

Minister Luvindao asserted that cleanliness did not necessitate additional funding but rather effective action and supervision by those in charge. She criticized the notion that a lack of funds was responsible for poor cleanliness, insisting that commitment from supervisors was the solution.

Kavango West Health Director Fransiska Hamutenya explained that inspection visits were conducted by a team responsible for assessing various aspects, including buildings and equipment. She noted that reports often did not reach the director's office, complicating timely responses. Hamutenya acknowledged the region's limited N$200,000 maintenance budget for 29 facilities and the need for increased funds. She assured that a team would be sent to repair the leaking toilet.

Minister Luvindao urged regional officials to focus on improving basic services and to personally inspect facilities rather than relying solely on reports. She announced that travel for officials would be halted until facility conditions were improved.