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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…
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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…
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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…
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VigiMobile Training

Botswana Boosts Vaccine Safety with VigiMobile and AEFI SurveillanceTraining

Botswana has reached a key milestone in its efforts to strengthen…
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WHO courtesy call

Strengthening Regulatory Systems in Botswana

The World Health Organization (WHO) plays a pivotal role in…
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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…
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Joint External Evaluation (JEE) of Botswana’s health security

Botswana Conducts Joint External Evaluation: A Collaborative Endeavor to Enhance National Health Security

The Government of Botswana, with partners and key stakeholders…
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Minister of Health Dr. Edwin Dikoloti, WHO Country Representative Josephine Namboze, Director of Health Laboratory Services Mr. Mpaphi Blasis Mbulawa and Director of Clinical Support Services Dr. Changi Baikai officially launched the National Laboratory Strategic Plan in Palapye.

Promoting Excellence in Healthcare: Botswana launches National Laboratory Strategic Plan

The Ministry of Health, WHO, and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…
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Joyce Nguna from WHO Regional Office for Africa clarifies the importance of EIOS filter options in monitoring public health threats

Public Health Specialists in Botswana Enhance Epidemic Intelligence by using a WHO platform

The WHO-led Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources (EIOS) training…
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WHO Collaborating Centre of Excellence

Botswana National HIV Reference Laboratory designated WHO Collaborating Centre of Excellence

The Republic of Botswana and the World Health Organization today…
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