Central bank extends Covid support to south

KEETMANSHOOP – //Kharas regional governor Aletha Frederick says the right to basic health services should be guaranteed for everybody, irrespective of social status.

“This demand for basic health services can only be satisfied through adequate resource supply and accessibility of services to every person in need,” said Frederick, who was speaking during an official hand over of medical equipment yesterday, donated by the Bank of Namibia.

She continued that the Covid-19 pandemic has placed frontline workers under immense and unprecedented pressure, putting their physical, mental and social wellbeing at risk.

“I trust and remain optimistic that your generous donation will bring a relief to the frontline workers, who are overwhelmed by work pressure, exhaustion, fear and emotional distress but who remain our dedicated frontline soldiers in the fight against Covid-19,” said Frederick.

She then urged all residents in the region and Namibia as a whole to make it their collective responsibility to protect themselves and others from the virus.

The regional governor furthermore expressed her profound gratitude when receiving the generous donation of medical equipment on behalf of the ministry of health.

“I am confident that this donation will be a great aid to our health services in the region,” she concluded.

Speaking at the same occasion, Brian Eiseb, director of legal and exchange control at the central bank, gave the assurance they stand in solidarity with the Namibian nation in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic.

“With widespread economic downturn in Namibia and globally, economic and social safety nets have taken a considerable strain,” he then explained.

Eiseb added that for that reason, the bank as a socially conscious and responsible corporate citizen deemed it imperative to get involved by virtue of making the donation.

“We are not only contributing towards the fight against the coronavirus but assisting to secure a sustainable future for our country,” said the director.

He also said these medical devices are essential for the management of patients with severe acute respiratory infections, experiencing breathing difficulties.

The donation for the //Kharas region is worth N$200 000 and includes, amongst others, electrocardiographs, suction machines, oxygen flow meters, vital signs monitors and phototherapy lamps.