Maxuilili Clinic Extends Services to 24/7, Strengthening Health System Reform

Maxuilili Clinic Extends Services to 24/7, Strengthening Health System Reform. The Ministry of Health and Social Services has announced that Maxuilili Clinic will now operate 24 hours a day, marking a significant step in expanding access to healthcare services in Windhoek.

For years, Katutura Health Centre was the sole clinic in the capital functioning around the clock, often resulting in congestion and pressure on its facilities. The decision to extend Maxuilili Clinic’s operating hours is part of a deliberate systems reform aimed at redistributing care closer to where people live, strengthening primary healthcare, and ensuring that both emergency and chronic care are more accessible to communities.

To enable the clinic to function on a 24-hour basis, the Ministry addressed key challenges including human resource shortages, equipment capacity, and operational processes. Facility culture reforms were also introduced to ensure efficiency and sustainability in service delivery.

Officials emphasized that this development is not simply about relieving congestion at Katutura Health Centre, but about building systemic change. By expanding service hours and strengthening primary care, the Ministry is working to create a more resilient healthcare system that meets citizens at their point of need.

The initiative reflects broader reforms being undertaken by the Ministry of Health and Social Services, which are designed to restructure healthcare delivery and improve outcomes across Namibia. The expansion of Maxuilili Clinic’s hours is seen as a practical example of how intentional reforms can bring lasting benefits to communities.

With Maxuilili Clinic now open 24/7, residents of Windhoek have greater access to healthcare services, reinforcing the Ministry’s commitment to prioritizing public health and building a system that is responsive, equitable, and sustainable.