Angola’s Vice President, Bornito de Sousa Baltazar Diogo, yesterday arrived in Namibia to undertake a four-day working visit intended for consultations with his Namibian counterpart, Vice President Nangolo Mbumba.
Oshana governor Elia Irimari says some of the abattoirs within the Northern Communal Areas (NCA) are still not operational, leaving local farmers without access to lucrative.
The opening has expanded the company’s network in the Oshana region while offering fuel and convenience services as well as convenience solutions. | PetrolPlaza
28 July 2021 | Health
SMALL WINDOW: The World Health Organisation said the second dose of AstraZeneca can be delayed by up to six weeks without any adverse health implications.
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JEMIMA BEUKES
WINDHOEK
Government has expressed serious concern with the perpetual delays of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine delivery, which has now put the vaccination process in jeopardy.
Namibia has resumed its vaccination campaign with 250 000 doses of the Chinese-produced Sinopharm after an abrupt halt two weeks ago as a result of depleted stock.
Additional doses of AstraZeneca – acquired through the controversial Covax facility – were due this month, while Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines procured directly are expected between this month and next.
OSHAKATI
The health ministry has ordered its staff members in the north to show up for work even if they are infected with Covid-19, as long as they are not severely ill.
In a letter written at the beginning of this month titled ‘procedure to follow when staff is a Covid-19 suspect or positive’, Oshakati hospital acting medical superintendent Dr Asumani Kibandwa said while he is aware that Namibia is dealing with its most devastating and lethal wave of Covid-19, they have noted with concern some colleagues taking chances and using Covid-19 as an excuse not to report for duty.