Botswana: Inside Botswana Health Crisis

On an ordinary morning at a government clinic, the queue moves slowly. Mothers cradle children. Elderly patients lean heavily on walking sticks. Read more »

Botswana: System Overhaul Critical to Address Health Sector Challenges

The unfolding crisis in Botswana's health system, a problem that has, according to President Advocate Duma Boko, been simmering over decades ought to be halted and stopped from… Read more »

Botswana: Medicines Crisis Pushes Batswana to Herbal Remedies

When clinic shelves run bare and prescriptions cannot be filled, some Batswana are finding comfort not in pharmacies, but in leaves once boiled by grandmothers, roots crushed by… Read more »

Botswana: Health Ministry Makes Strides Despite Challenges

RELOCATION OF PRIMARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES Read more »

Botswana: Botswana On High Alert As South Africa Reports Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak

Botswana is on high alert following the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in the Waterberg District in the Limpopo Province in South Africa. Read more »

Botswana: Residents Welcome Proposed National Health Insurance

Hukuntsi residents have welcomed government's proposal to establish the National Health Insurance (NHI), describing it as a long-term and sustainable solution to persistent… Read more »

Botswana: Solo Wins Big At Eight Months Pregnant

Who says a mom-to-be cannot be a champion? Naledi Diketso, better known as Solo, defied all odds when she was crowned the winner of the music business show Lyric Leap's first… Read more »

Botswana: Ministry Initiates Measures to Address TB Treatment Failure

The Ministry of Health has initiated measures to address the unusual rise of Tuberculosis (TB) treatment failure. Read more »

Botswana: Young People At Risk of HIV Infection

Alcohol and substance abuse have been identified as major drivers of new HIV infections in Botswana, particularly among young people, the Minister of Health Dr Stephen Modise… Read more »

Botswana: Boko Applauds New Drone Initiative

President Advocate Duma Boko has hailed the Drones for Health initiative, designed to deliver medical supplies and strengthen public health. Read more »

Botswana: Motshegwa Acknowledges Persistent Shortage of Medicines

The Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Mr Ketlhalefile Motshegwa has acknowledged the persistent shortage of medicines and consumables across all facilities,… Read more »

Botswana: CMS Transformation Ideal

The transformation of Central Medical Store is of paramount importance to address persistent challenges such as frequent stockouts, limited autonomy, weak capacity and inadequate… Read more »

Botswana: NDP 12 Should Prioritise Financial Health

Financial services regulations should protect consumers to ensure sustainable and resilient participation in economic activity. Read more »

Botswana: Modise Proposes Reforms to Enhance Health Sector

Health financing remains constrained with limited fiscal space as government contributes about 80 per cent of total health expenditure, leaving the sector vulnerable to economic… Read more »

Botswana: Govt Courts Private Sector for Health Reforms

Private healthcare sector has been called to support government in building a resilient, inclusive and future-ready national health system. Read more »

Botswana: Injuries Keep Athletes Off Medal Podium

Botswana's performance at the Paralympic Athletics Championships held in New Dehli, India from September 27 to October 5, was significantly hampered by lack of adequate preparation… Read more »