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WHO Representative Dr. Fabian Ndezako engaging with Ms. Wenyan Yang, the new UN Resident Coordinator in Botswana

UN Leaders engage WHO Botswana to strengthen coordination and multilateral collaboration

In an expression of strengthened partnership and renewed commitment…
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Minister of health, Dr. Stephen Modise and heads of agencies tour the food stalls during World Food Safety Day

Botswana commits to stronger food safety through science and policy reform

Botswana joined the global community in commemorating World Food…
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From right; Africa CDC Regional Director Dr. Lul Riek and some of his team members

Africa CDC pays courtesy call to WHO Botswana, reaffirms commitment to strengthening public health systems

Africa CDC Regional Director Dr. Lul Riek and his team recently paid…
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Former WHO Regional Director, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti bids farewell to President Duma Boko

Former WHO Regional Director bids farewell during courtesy call to President Boko

President Duma Boko has acknowledged the urgent need to overhaul…
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The Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) Committee held a pivotal meeting in Palapye

AEFI committee strengthens Botswana’s vaccine safety surveillance

The Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) Committee held a…
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In the middle; WHO Botswana Technical Officer, Boingotlo Ramontshonyana next to PMH Superintendent Dr Machacha (right)

Promoting safety through clean hands: PMH marks World Hand Hygiene Day

Princess Marina Hospital (PMH) joined the global health community in…
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WHO Country Representative, Dr. Fabian Ndenzako with Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences; Professor Phaladze

WHO Representative pays courtesy call on WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Development at the University of Botswana School of Nursing

On 28 April 2025, WHO Country Representative, Dr. Fabian Ndenzako,…
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WHO team with NBTS management

WHO Botswana visits NBTS to explore support for stronger blood system

Recently, the WHO Botswana team led by the WHO Representative, Dr…
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Assistant minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Hon. Keoagile Atamelang leading the walk

Botswana joins the rest of the world in launching the 8th UN Global Road Safety Week

This week, Botswana joins the rest of the world in launching the 8th…
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WHO Botswana staff during TB awareness campaign

Tuberculosis remains a public health threat: Ramontshonyana calls for awareness and action

Although World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is commemorated globally on 24…
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