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The first quarter of 2026 marked a strong start for WHO Botswana, defined by deepened partnerships, innovation, and strategic investments in health system resilience. Through continued collaboration with government, development partners, and the United Nations system, WHO advanced national priorities that position health as a catalyst for equitable and sustainable societal progress.

During the quarter, Botswana took important steps in advancing the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP) and implementation of the National Development Plan 12 (NDP 12), both of which place health at the centre of the country’s economic and social transformation agenda. WHO welcomes and supports this direction, recognising that a healthy population and resilient health systems are foundational to productivity, inclusive growth, and long‑term prosperity.

WHO’s technical support continues to align closely with BETP and NDP 12 priorities, including strengthening primary health care, advancing universal health coverage, health workforce development, digital health, innovative health financing, and public health preparedness in advancing universal health coverage. These reforms are essential to building an efficient, people‑centred, and financially sustainable health system that supports Botswana’s ambition to become a high‑income nation.

As Botswana moves forward with implementation of BETP and transitions into NDP 12, WHO remains committed to working with national stakeholders to ensure that health investments deliver lasting impact— protecting population health, strengthening resilience, and contributing meaningfully to the country’s economic transformation.