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More than just a number Renovating the Katutura State Hospital Emergency Ward
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tandard Bank Namibia, in collaboration with the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund of Namibia (MVA Fund), has responded to a call for universal access to quality healthcare as a fundamental right to health for every Namibian. The two entities, with an aligned vision and shared values, identified the need for access to quality healthcare and embarked on a two-year journey to transform this vision into reality. On 1 November, Standard Bank and the MVA Fund unveiled their groundbreaking initiative, Project 9682 – “You are more than a number”, at the Katutura Hospital in Windhoek. The number 9682 references the MVA Fund’s emergency number.
equality and access to quality healthcare for all. The MVA Fund, as a responsible corporate citizen, places the wellbeing of stakeholders and communities at the forefront, driven by a vision to provide peace of mind to crash victims. Their commitment is evident in their ethos of lending a helping hand. Tjipuka went on to say: “We exist not only to foster our own success but to empower the growth of the Namibian people. It is our responsibility to invest in the community, because we understand that the success of our people is interconnected to the success of corporate Namibia. We are therefore committed to cultivating a country that stands for equality and access, where every human being, irrespective of their background and socio-economic status, is entitled to quality healthcare.”
This transformative project, testament to a unique publicprivate partnership, saw Standard Bank and the MVA Fund invest The inauguration of this healthcare N$12.6 million in renovating the facility marks not just an event but the Katutura State Hospital Emergency dawn of a new era – a commitment At Standard Bank, we Unit. The result is a facelift and to a better, more egalitarian future. It a complete overhaul, providing a symbolises the acknowledgement of believe that our purpose modern ambience complemented by quality healthcare as a fundamental goes far beyond banking. right, blurring the lines between state new furniture and state-of-the-art medical equipment. This particular private facilities. It is a significant Namibia is our home, we and emergency care unit is the busiest stride toward realising this right for in the country, attending to up to every member of the community. drive her growth. 200 patients daily. It signifies more than just a mission; it embodies a At the core of this project lies the promise and a pledge to the people of Namibia that their belief that every individual is more than just a number – they well-being matters, and their health is a fundamental right, are integral to a unique community with boundless potential. not a privilege. It is a call for unity, a collective effort to bring about lasting change. The renovated emergency unit stands as a testament The head of state, Dr Hage Geingob, and the minister of to the indispensable role of healthcare professionals, providing health, Dr Kalumbi Shangula, were amongst other notable them with a facility that matches their dedication. “I want to public figures who attended the event. The president emphasise that we are not just opening a healthcare facility commended the collaborative effort of Standard Bank and today; we are opening the doors to hope, to healing, and to a the MVA Fund, urging other corporate entities to follow community that stands united in the pursuit of an equal and their lead. compassionate society. We are in this together, and together we will grow and prosper,” Tjipuka said. Standard Bank Namibia’s commitment is not limited to banking only. “At Standard Bank, we believe that our purpose goes far beyond banking. Namibia is our home, we drive her growth,” said Standard Bank chief executive, Erwin Tjipuka. This echoes a dedication to empowering Namibians in the spirit of Harambee, envisioning a Namibia characterised by
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