Botswana: Boko Calls for United Front Against Ebola

President Advocate Duma Boko has called for urgent political, financial and technical support to contain the Ebola outbreak currently affecting the Democratic Republic of Congo and… Read more »

Botswana: BMC and BVI Target Lesotho to Bolster Food Security

Botswana Meat Commission (BMC) and Botswana Vaccine Institute (BVI) are seeking to strengthen collaboration with their counterparts in Lesotho as the two countries expand bilateral… Read more »

Botswana: Botswana On Guard As Ebola Screening Starts

North East District Environmental Health Officer, Mr Joseph Senamo conducting Ebola health screening on incoming international arrivals at Ramokgwebana Border on May 27. Botswana… Read more »

Botswana: Zone 13 Confirms Cases of Foot and Mouth Disease

The Principal Veterinary officer in Tsabong Dr Ketlhophilwe Dihawa, has confirmed cases of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Zone 13. Read more »

Botswana: FMD Positive Cases Hit 159 in Good Hope

Despite efforts to curb the Foot and Mouth disease in the GoodHope district, the number of positive cases has risen to 159 from the time the disease was first detected at the… Read more »

Botswana: New Land-Use Policies Target FMD Crisis

The Ngwaketse landboard must forge its legacy during the current Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) crisis by prioritising biosecurity, protecting veterinary buffer zones and slashing… Read more »

Botswana: Botswana Makes Strides in HIV Fight

Botswana has made progress toward achievement of the global UNAIDS 95-95-95 goals ahead of the 2030 deadline, says National AIDS and Health Promotion Agency, deputy national… Read more »

Botswana: Foot and Mouth Disease Crisis Threatens Livelihoods

Botswana is currently battling a serious outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) that has spread across several parts of the country, placing pressure on the economy and… Read more »

Botswana: Govt to Consider Re-Demarcating Veterinary Disease Control Zones

Government will consider urgently re-demarcating existing veterinary disease control zones, particularly Zone 11, 3B and similar areas across the country and embark on maintenance… Read more »

Botswana: Human Activity Suspected in FMD Outbreak

Acting Minister of Lands and Agriculture Dr Edwin Dikoloti has revealed that the recent Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak at the Ramatlabama Artificial Insemination (AI)… Read more »

Botswana: Malaria Cases On the Rise in the North West District

Community rejection of Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) for malaria control is a significant challenge in the North West district, often resulting in low coverage rates. Read more »

Botswana: FMD Prevalence Declines

Vaccination for Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) at Zone 6b, North of Bisoli Farm is at 95.5 per cent and at 96 per cent at Zone 3c - Maitengwe but a small number of cattle still show… Read more »

Botswana: North West District Records 448 Diarrhea Cases

Due to continuous heavy downpours across the country, the North West district is experiencing a spike in waterborne diseases such as diarrhea and malaria. Read more »

Botswana: Botswana On Alert As Neighbouring Countries Confirm Polio Cases

The Ministry of Health has issued a statement reassuring the public that Botswana remains polio-free, with no confirmed cases of poliovirus reported to date. Read more »

Botswana: Ministry Heightens Polio Surveillance After Virus Detection

Ministry of Health authorities are strengthening polio surveillance and preparedness measures while working with international and regional partners to reduce the risk of the virus… Read more »

Botswana: Second Phase of Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccinations Starts Today

The second phase of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccination and surveillance is scheduled to commence on March 4 in zones 3c and 6b, following the successful completion of the… Read more »

Botswana: Hospital Project Takes Shape

After dragging on for years, the refurbishment of the old Maun General Hospital is expected to be concluded soon. Read more »

Botswana: Malaria Claims Life As Cases Rise

The Northwest District has recorded 38 confirmed cases of malaria since the start of the season, November 2025 to January with one casualty of an 83-year-old, underscoring the… Read more »

Botswana: Malaria Claims One As Cases Rise in North West District

Thirty-eight (38) confirmed cases of Malaria were registered in the North West District between November 2025 and January 2026, with one casualty recorded. Read more »

Botswana: MPs Divided Over Healthcare Solutions and Economic Reforms

The 2026/27 budget deliberations in Parliament have revealed a division among lawmakers, with government defending its heavy investment in healthcare and economic diversification… Read more »

Botswana: MPs Evoke a Move Towards Job Creation and Fiscal Discipline

The ongoing parliamentary debate on the 2026/27 Budget has highlighted a significant shift in Botswana's economic strategy, moving away from government-led spending toward a… Read more »

Botswana: Relief for Farmer As Authorities Choose Vaccination Over Depopulation

Two previous Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreaks, one in 2013 and another in 2022, left Ms Rebecca Dube of Jackalas No. 1 devastated and almost pushed her back into poverty. Read more »

Botswana: Beef Producers Union Rallies Farmers to Protect National Herd

The Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak in South Africa and the suspected cases in Botswana is a wake-up call for farmers to harness the transformative power of collaboration in… Read more »

Botswana: Govt Acts to Decongest Princess Marina

Government has launched an urgent reset of Botswana's public health system, moving to take over Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital (SKMTH), decongest Princess Marina Hospital… Read more »

Botswana: Drugs Availability Stands At 50 Per Cent in Moshupa District

Overall drug availability at Moshupa District Pharmacy Warehouse stands at 50 per cent. Read more »