Walters Kamaya, spokesperson for the Ministry of Health and Social Services, acknowledges that the ministry is facing challenges with its vehicle fleet but has recently procured additional vehicles.

Kamaya's comments follow complaints from nursing staff in the Tsumkwe Constituency, who reported that the area has been without an ambulance for the past six months.

The nurses expressed that the lack of transportation in this isolated constituency is a significant concern.

Currently, the ambulance has been out of service for six months, and the double cab vehicle is also broken down.

In emergencies, patients must be transported to Grootfontein, the nearest hospital, nearly 300 kilometers away.

The Tsumkwe Constituency is served by four facilities: three clinics and one health center.

Kamaya stated that the ministry's administrators are aware of the transport challenges and have purchased new vehicles. Tsumkwe has been designated to receive one of these vehicles, which is scheduled for delivery tomorrow.

Although the Tsumkwe ambulance was involved in an accident, Kamaya reported that the damages were not severe. The ministry is currently repairing the ambulance and plans to return it to Tsumkwe once the repairs are completed.

Additionally, Kamaya mentioned that Tsumkwe can request a vehicle from the Grootfontein district in case of urgent needs, and the clinic can also utilize vehicles from the government garage.