Walters Kamaya talks more on 169 stillborn babies unclaimed at state mortuaries in Windhoek and Oshakati
DESERT FM July 16, 2025
Right now, 169 stillborn babies remain unclaimed at state mortuaries in Windhoek and Oshakati. These are not just statistics — they are a reflection of families who are either unable to bury their children due to financial hardship or are caught in a web of red tape that delays or blocks burial in line with cultural traditions.
To deliberate more on what has led to this heart-wrenching situation, what the government is doing about it, and what support exists for grieving families, Mr. Walter Kamaya, spokesperson for the Ministry of Health and Social Services discusses more on the matter.