Government investigates health officials over missing medicines

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says government is investigating potential sabotage over ongoing medicine shortages at public health facilities, while pushing for a high-tech tracking system to monitor pharmaceutical supplies from distributors directly to patients.  Speaking at a town hall meeting in Swakopmund’s Mondesa residential area, the President addressed growing public frustration over overcrowded clinics and empty pharmacy shelves. Describing the crisis as “the elephant in the room,” she revealed that several health officials have already transferred and others facing investigation by the Anti-Corruption Commission. The government introduced direct procurement from suppliers in August last year, which saved the state over N$221.5 million and pushed national medicine availability up from 49 to 57%. While the Ministry of Health currently estimates overall stock levels at around 60 percent, a figure contested by state hospital specialists, it remains short of government’s 80% target. 

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