The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has disbursed N$1 billion for the construction of new hospitals, with the bulk of the funding directed towards the Windhoek District Hospital.
The remaining funds will support hospital projects in Nkurenkuru, Otjiwarongo and Ondangwa.
The investment comes as Namibia’s public health system faces increasing pressure, particularly in the Khomas Region, where demand for hospital beds exceeds available capacity.
The planned Windhoek District Hospital, a 500-bed facility, is expected to ease overcrowding at existing hospitals and improve access to healthcare services.
The project forms part of government’s broader infrastructure programme under the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), where healthcare has been identified as a priority.
DBN Chief Executive Officer Titus Ndove said the funding reflects coordinated efforts to address gaps in the health system.
“This investment demonstrates the power of coordinated financing by the Ministry of Finance in addressing national priorities while ensuring a holistic approach to healthcare delivery that will have a lasting impact on our communities,” he said.
The new hospitals in Nkurenkuru, Otjiwarongo and Ondangwa are expected to improve access to healthcare in those regions and reduce the need for patients to travel long distances.
The projects are also expected to create jobs and support local businesses through construction and procurement.
The programme is being implemented under government’s “ROADMAP” initiative, led by the Ministry of Health and Social Services in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and the National Planning Commission.
