State hospitals biometric systems aimed at accountability: Luvindao

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2026-04-29
WINDHOEK, 07 November 2025 - Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao, speaks during the official handover of delegated functions to Regional Councils in Windhoek. (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA WINDHOEK, 07 November 2025 - Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao, speaks during the official handover of delegated functions to Regional Councils in Windhoek. (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA
WINDHOEK, 29 APR (NAMPA) - Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, has defended plans to introduce a biometric attendance system at state hospitals, saying the measure is aimed at improving staff accountability and is not linked to challenges in the supply of medicines.
Responding in the National Assembly on Wednesday to an urgent oral question by opposition lawmaker Vetaruhe Kandorozu, Luvindao said the proposed system and re...
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