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At the World Health Day commemoration, the Assistant Minister of Health Sethome Lelatisitswe expressed his concerns that the current global environmental crisis accelerates the already high rate of NCDs in Botswana

Climate change has direct consequences for the key determinants of health

In the African Region, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are set to…
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Botswana’s participation at the World Health Assembly 2022

On the occasion of the 75th session of the World Health Assembly (…
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vaccines can create a world where no one dies from preventable disease

Regain lost ground on vaccine-preventable diseases in Botswana

Gaborone, 28 April 2022 – Pandemic-related disruptions, increasing…
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WHO’s SURGE team visiting the National Emergency Operation Centre at the Ministry of Defense Justice and Security, Gaborone

Enhancing Botswana`s emergency preparedness and response capacity beyond COVID-19: The SURGE Initiative

Each year, more than 100 health emergencies occur in the African…
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SADC Healthy Lifestyle Day Commemoration, Gaborone, 25 February 2022

The Southern African Development Community raises awareness on Non-Communicable Diseases in Botswana and the entire region

There is a need for the Southern African Development Community (SADC…
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Botswana is first country with severe HIV epidemic to reach key milestone in the elimination of mother-to-child HIV transmission

Le Botswana est le premier pays fortement touché par l'épidémie de VIH à atteindre une étape clé dans l'élimination de la transmission du VIH de la mère à l'enfant

Botswana has become the first high-burden country to be certified for…
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Ms Nametso Mosweu (center) a nurse at Sir Seretse Following the first port health stakeholders meeting which was held on the 23rd of September 2021 in Gaborone, the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoHW) with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office hosted a 5-day Port Health Strategic Plan development workshop which took place from the 4th to 8th of October 2021 in Lobatse. The objectives of the workshop were to develop the Port Health StrKhama International Airport Emergency Clinic

Botswana develops a port health strategic plan

Following the first
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A participant contributing to the discussions during the implementation of the national sentinel surveillance for influenza meeting in Gaborone

Strengthening the national systems to respond to influenza outbreaks in Botswana

The Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoHW) hosted the implementation…
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WHO Consultant Dr Raphael John Marfo assesses Sikwane Border Control Post

Minimize public health risks at the airports, ports, and ground crossings in Botswana

While international transport, travel, and trade contribute to the…
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Technical staff assessing a learner at Parakarungu Primary School in the Chobe district on MDA impact

Towards eliminating intestinal worms in primary school-going children in Botswana

Botswana is taking steps towards the elimination of intestinal worm…
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