The Ministry of Health and Social Services has received medical equipment worth N$8.5 million from the International University of Management (IUM), with Rundu State Hospital named as the main beneficiary. The donation aims to improve healthcare delivery across the country, particularly in the Kavango Region and nearby areas.
The equipment includes a wide range of advanced medical tools such as C-Arm machines, anesthesia machines, orthopedic surgical beds, NICU incubators, ventilators, sonar machines, vital sign monitors, ECG machines, dental chairs, and many others. These will enhance hospital operations and reduce the need for patients in remote areas to travel long distances to access specialized care.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, IUM Founder and Chairperson Prof. Dr. David Namwandi said the donation demonstrates the university’s continued commitment to supporting the health sector. He explained that selecting Rundu State Hospital as the main beneficiary was part of a broader effort to decentralize healthcare services and ensure equitable access across regions.
Health Minister Dr. Esperance Luvindao thanked IUM for its generous contribution, describing it as a meaningful step toward strengthening the health system. She encouraged hospital management and staff to maintain the donated equipment properly so it continues serving the public effectively.
The initiative forms part of an existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry and IUM, focusing on training local medical specialists and building long-term healthcare capacity within Namibia.
In his keynote address, Prime Minister Dr. Elijah Ngurare commended IUM for its partnership with government efforts to provide quality and affordable healthcare. He noted that such collaborations bring the country closer to achieving a stronger and more efficient health system.
The donation marks another milestone in ongoing cooperation between the Ministry and private partners, following similar support through ambulances, patient buses, and hospital beds across the country.
