The Ministry of Health and Social Services has pledged to resolve the critical shortage of ambulances in Otjozondjupa and other regions this year.

A 47-year-old pedestrian was run over by an ambulance last night in Ndiyona District, Kavango East Region.

The incident occurred about 80 kilometers east of Rundu.

The residents of Otjimanangombe Village in the Epukiro Constituency in Omaheke now have a fully furnished ambulance, donated by the Catherine Bullen Foundation.

The ambulance is valued at N$1 million.