Health Ministry to address ambulance shortage in Otjozondjupa

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2025-02-06
OTJIWARONGO, 31 October 2020 - A B1 road accident scene outside Otjiwarongo where a 54-year-old female ambulance driver from the Onandjokwe State Hospital died instantly after she allegedly lost control over the ambulance she was operating and it rolled several times on Saturday morning. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA OTJIWARONGO, 31 October 2020 - A B1 road accident scene outside Otjiwarongo where a 54-year-old female ambulance driver from the Onandjokwe State Hospital died instantly after she allegedly lost control over the ambulance she was operating and it rolled several times on Saturday morning. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA
OTJIWARONGO, 06 FEB (NAMPA) – The Ministry of Health and Social Services has pledged to resolve the critical shortage of ambulances in Otjozondjupa and other regions this year.
According to the Otjozondjupa Regional Health Director Gebhardo Timotheus on Wednesday, the shortage of ambulances in his region is still a major concern, having reached crisis levels in April 2024.
The region is served by only four ambulances that cover long distances dai...
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OTJIWARONGO, 17 September 2020 - A new and modern ambulance for the Tsumkwe Constituency residents. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA OTJIWARONGO, 17 September 2020 - A new and modern ambulance for the Tsumkwe Constituency residents. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

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