Otjiwarongo community demands improved medical services

NAMPA

2026-02-16

OTJIWARONGO, 16 February 2026 - Otjozondjupa Regional Health Director, Gebhardo Timoteus (R) on Monday morning waiting to receive a petition from the Otjiwarongo community members agrieved of a deteriorating healthcare service delivery at the Otjiwarongo State Hospital. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

OTJIWARONGO, 16 FEB (NAMPA) – Community members of Otjiwarongo on Monday morning staged a peaceful demonstration demanding improved medical healthcare services at the town's State hospital, following the death of 21-year-old Elijah Areseb, allegedly at the hands of medical personnel.
The community marched from the Build Together location in Orwetoveni to the Otjiwarongo State Hospital, where they handed over a petition to the Otjozondjupa Regiona...

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OTJIWARONGO, 16 February 2026 - Agrieved community members of Otjiwarongo on Monday marching streets of town against the deteriorating healthcare services at the Otjiwarongo State Hospital. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

OTJIWARONGO, 16 February 2026 - Otjozondjupa Regional Health Director, Gebhardo Timoteus (R) on Monday morning receives a petition of the Otjiwarongo community agrieved of a deteriorating healthcare service delivery at the Otjiwarongo State Hospital. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

OTJIWARONGO, 16 February 2026 - Community members of Otjiwarongo facing the Otjozondjupa Regional Health Director, Gebhardo Timoteus on Monday morning waiting on the deteriorating healthcare service delivery at the Otjiwarongo State Hospital. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

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