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Dr Fabian Ndenzako and his team meeting the Botswana Public Health Institute team, led by Dr Pamela Smith-Lawrence

Strengthening partnerships for improved health outcomes

Advancing public health today requires more than technical expertise…
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Dignitaries at the polio NCC meeting

Botswana intensifies polio fight: new strategies against cVDPV2 threats

Botswana has reinforced its efforts to eradicate polio as part of the…
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Attendees participating in a pre-event exercise session

Botswana commemorates SADC Healthy Lifestyles Day in Goodhope

On the 14th of March 2025, Botswana joined the rest of the region in…
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WHO Botswana celebrates International Women's Day

Women rising: Progress, challenges & the road ahead – International Women’s Day 2025

International Women’s Day is an important occasion for reflecting on…
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Dr Busisiwe Radebe making a presentation at the workshop

Botswana strengthens HIV Testing Systems with new integrated guidelines

Botswana continues to lead in the global fight against HIV/AIDS,…
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Stepping Stones Internationalng youth with a delegation from National AIDS & Health Promotion Agency and WHO Botswana.

Botswana concluded nationwide consultations to shape next HIV/AIDS strategic framework

The Botswana National AIDS & Health Promotion Agency (NAHPA),…
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IT officer, Dumiliso Benjamin

Upgrading IT infrastructure: boosting efficiency with BMS

In a move to enhance efficiency and streamline operations, WHO…
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HIV testing lab

WHO visits HIV testing centre lab: A step into cutting-edge technology

There is nothing as intriguing as getting firsthand information and…
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WHO works with USAID and UNICEF to build Risk Communication & Community Engagement capacity for Botswana

A total of 92 Health Promotion professionals from 27 districts and…
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New roadworks now incorporates improved pedestrian walkways and cycling lanes to improve safety

Enhanced safe systems approach reduces road casualties in Botswana

Botswana has been losing 400 people on average annually due to road…
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