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Botswana leads the way in eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV

Botswana leads the way in eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV

In a historic global health milestone, Botswana has been validated as…

In the middle; WHO Botswana Technical Officer, Boingotlo Ramontshonyana next to PMH Superintendent Dr Machacha (right)

Promoting safety through clean hands: PMH marks World Hand Hygiene Day

Princess Marina Hospital (PMH) joined the global health community in…

WHO Country Representative, Dr. Fabian Ndenzako with Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences; Professor Phaladze

WHO Representative pays courtesy call on WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Development at the University of Botswana School of Nursing

On 28 April 2025, WHO Country Representative, Dr. Fabian Ndenzako,…

WHO team with NBTS management

WHO Botswana visits NBTS to explore support for stronger blood system

Recently, the WHO Botswana team led by the WHO Representative, Dr…

Assistant minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Hon. Keoagile Atamelang leading the walk

Botswana joins the rest of the world in launching the 8th UN Global Road Safety Week

This week, Botswana joins the rest of the world in launching the 8th…

WHO Botswana staff during TB awareness campaign

Tuberculosis remains a public health threat: Ramontshonyana calls for awareness and action

Although World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is commemorated globally on 24…

Stakeholder meeting on the Pandemic Fund proposal

Botswana prepares for the 3rd call for proposals to the Pandemic Fund

In response to the third call for proposals by the Pandemic Fund, an…

Community members queue for services during African Vaccination Week in Tsabong

Health outreach strengthened during African Vaccination Week in Tsabong

Botswana commemorated African Vaccination Week (AVW) from 24th to…

WHO Representative Dr Fabian Ndenzako briefs minister Modise ahead of World Health Assembly

The World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to Botswana, Dr…

Stakeholders convened to hear WHD message

World Health Day: Botswana renews commitment to ending preventable maternal deaths

As countries around the world observed World Health Day on April 7,…