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Laboratory experts at the workshop

Botswana Develops National Policy on Biological Resources and Benefit-Sharing

Botswana has taken a significant step toward strengthening the…

Sample collected from the Glen Valley Wastewater Treatment Plant

Strengthening Polio Surveillance: Risk Assessment following Detection of Circulating Vaccine Derived Poliovirus type 2

Environmental Surveillance (ES) was introduced in August 2022 to…

Emergency Preparedness & Risk Management Officer, Kentse Moakofhi making a presentation

Botswana National Health Emergency Response Operation Plan: A Framework for Resilience

In recent years, the world has witnessed a significant rise in public…

Participants introduced to essential tools and resources such NAPHS

Botswana Successfully Develops its National Action Plan for Health Security

The magnitude and frequency of disease outbreaks and health…

A second dose of the Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine (IPV)

Botswana Achieves Milestone in Polio Eradication: Second IPV Dose Rolled Out Nationwide

Polio remains a critical global public health concern, particularly…

WHO and its partners focuses on strengthening global pandemic preparedness

WHO Country Office Supports Ministry of Health in Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Planning

Botswana recognizes the global threat posed by pandemics caused by…

VigiMobile Training

Botswana Boosts Vaccine Safety with VigiMobile and AEFI SurveillanceTraining

WHO courtesy call

Strengthening Regulatory Systems in Botswana

The World Health Organization (WHO) plays a pivotal role in…

Some of the participants at one of the workshops

Botswana Strengthens HIV Testing Guidelines with National Review

Botswana is making strides in combating HIV/AIDS through a…

Group photo of WHO representatives, MCAT officers, and programme focal persons from the four countries Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho and South Africa

MCAT South Africa Hub Retreat: Enhancing Health Programmes through Strategic Collaboration

The Multi-Country Assignment Team (MCAT) - South Africa Hub,…