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The Minister (2nd from right) and WR (far right) discussing with Port Health Officers and Airport Staff

WHO supports Botswana’s preparedness and response efforts for coronavirus

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The WHO Regional Director for AFRICA, Dr M Moeti (centre, front row), with participants and facilitators at the AACHRD meeting

Dr Moeti convenes the African Advisory Committee on Health Research and Development

Gaborone, Botswana - 15 October 2019: The WHO Regional Director for…
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WHO Representative Dr Josephine Namboze motivating participants, with UNRC J Barrins seating in the background

Dr Namboze urges UN family to ensure the workplace is a happy and positive environment

Gaborone, Botswana - 20 September 2019: The UN family in Botswana…
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The Honourable Minister of International Affairs and Cooperation, Dr Unity Dow (right), receiving the credentials of the WHO Representative to Botswana, Dr Josephine Namboze (left)

Dr Josephine Namboze, the new WR to Botswana, presents her Credentials to the Honourable Minister of International Affairs and Cooperation

Gaborone, Botswana - 22 August 2019: This morning, the new World…
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Dr Josephine Namboze, WHO Representative (right) presenting her credentials to the Minister of Health and Wellness, Honourable Dr Alfred Madigele

Botswana’s Minister of Health and Wellness welcomes the new WHO Representative

Gaborone, Botswana - 07 August 2019: This morning, the Minister of…
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Dr Stergomena Lawrence Tax - The Executive Secretary of SADC (right) and Dr Martins Ovberedjo - outgoing WHO Representative to Botswana (left)

The Executive Secretary of SADC hosts the WHO Representative as he bids farewell

Gaborone, Botswana - 26 July 2019: Dr Stergomena Lawrence Tax, The…
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His Excellency Dr Mokgwetsi E.K. Masisi, President of the Republic of Botswana (left) meeting with Dr Martins Ovberedjo, the outgoing WHO Representative to Botswana (right)

WHO Representative to Botswana finishes tour of duty on re-assignment

Gaborone, Botswana - 25 July 2019: This morning, His Excellency Dr…
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The President of Botswana, His Excellency President Dr Mokgweetsi E.K. Masisi speaking on National Multi-sectoral Strategy on NCDs

Botswana launches Multi-sectoral NCD Strategy

Gaborone - 14 June 2019: The President of Botswana, His Excellency…
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Ms Maribe (upright) of WHO, making a presentation on maternal mortality reduction

Advocating for maternal mortality reduction support from Rotary International Club to assist the MoHW

Gaborone, Botswana – 17 May 2019: As maternal mortality is high in…
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His Worship Mr K Thutlwe (Mayor of Gaborone City - left) in a discussion with Dr M Ovberedjo (WHO Representative)

The WHO Representative meets the Mayor of Gaborone on Health Partnership

Gaborone, Botswana - 14 May 2019: His Worship Mayor of Gaborone City…
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