By Feni Hiveluah
Minister of Works and Transport Veikko Nekundi announced that the restoration of hot water at the Windhoek Central Hospital cost N$6.4 million. Nekundi was speaking at the commissioning of the hot water system at the Windhoek Central Hospital on Wednesday.
“I am proud to provide that this project was undertaken and sincerely delivered at a cost of N$6.48 million over a seven months’ period,” Nekundi said.
He stated that the amount ensured the installation of 14 brand new industrial geysers with modern digital control systems that serve every floor of the main hospital.
The restoration also saw the full refurbishment of the maternity wards hot water system, the replacement of old and rusted water pipes with durable, corrosion resistant fusiotherm plastic pipes, upgraded electrical distribution across service areas.
“The kitchen, the theatres, the wards, every corner of this hospital where care is delivered now has access to the hot water it deserves,” he added.
He added that the contractor will maintain all installed systems for the next 12 months under the retention period, while minor repairs will be under the care of our in-house team.
According to the minister, the delivery of this critical project within the context of provision of quality health service for Namibians is proof that vision April 2026 is vision realistic.
Vision April 2026, is part of the government’s aims to strengthen the public healthcare system to advance universal health coverage and improve equity and sustainability in the sector.
The restoration of the industrial electrical geyser water heating system at the hospital, Nekundi said, is not simply a construction project, but a summation demonstration of the government’s commitment to its people.
“Remember, just as our people commit to vote for their government of choice, whoever is part of the Ministry of Works and Transport must equally commit to serve our people, the people of the Republic of Namibia, with the highest degree of distinction.”
Also speaking at the event, Minister of Health and Social Services Esperance Luvindao stated that a resilient health system cannot exist on medical expertise alone but must be built on the bedrock of unshakeable infrastructure.
She added that quality care begins with the basics such as water, power, and safe facilities and that denying these fundamentals would cripple the potential of every doctor and nurse on the ground.
“We are finished with compromises on these essentials. This handover is the physical manifestation of our march toward Vision April 2026. We are weeks away from a pivotal moment in our national strategy, and this project proves we are ready,” Luvindao said.
According to Luvindao, the commissioning of the hot water restoration system at the hospital demonstrates that when ministries align efforts they are able to deliver on promises made.
“This is a step towards a future where our hospitals are bastions of hope, powered by infrastructure that matches our ambition,” she added.
