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Namibia: Inmate healthcare crisis: Staff shortages, transport delays hit Namibian correctional facilities – News

Namibia: Inmate healthcare crisis: Staff shortages, transport delays hit Namibian correctional facilities – News

Africa Links 24 with Hertta Maria Amutenja
Published on 2025-11-11 13:00:00

A Shortage of medical personnel in correctional facilities across the country is affecting the provision of healthcare to inmates, resulting in delays in treatment and limited access to essential services.

This is outlined in a report by the National Council’s standing committee on home affairs, security and constitutional and legal affairs following visits to selected correctional service facilities and police holding cells between 20 January and 12 March.

The report notes that…

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