Namibia: Blindness risk as state hospitals run out of medicine  – Africa Links 24

Shortages of essential chronic medication for hypertension, diabetes and ophthalmology at Windhoek Central Hospital could result in the suspension of surgeries and put patients at risk of permanent blindness.

Letters seen by The Namibian written to the Ministry of Health and Social Services by health professionals and concerned members of the public highlight a shortage of several crucial medications for hypertension and ophthalmology.

The authors of the letters have appealed to the…