Botswana targets drug manufacturing in health emergency recovery
22 February 2026 Botswana is in talks with international pharmaceutical manufacturers to produce generic drugs locally as it recovers from…
Category: Healthcare
Botswana: Govt takes steps to decongest Princess Marina Hospital
30 January 2026 Government has launched an urgent reset of Botswana’s public health system, moving to take over Sir Ketumile…
BOTSWANA’S BAD BATCH – TB drugs fail due to manufacturing flaw and cuts to U.S. Aid
27 January 2026 TB Drugs fail due to manufacturing flaw and cuts to U.S. Aid during global rifampicin shortage from…
Ombudsman releases findings on public healthcare crisis: upholding the right to health
22 January 2026 The Office of the Ombudsman on Monday presented findings of an investigation initiated in August 2025 into…
Southern African countries launch climate-resilient health initiative with WHO support
11 December 2025 The Ministry of Health through Botswana Public Health Institute (BPHI), this week officially launched the Multi-Country Pandemic…
Minister calls for innovative funding as HIV services hit by donor uncertainty
2 December 2025 Recent uncertainties in HIV donor support for Botswana’s response-related activities have no doubt led to disruptions in…
America starts talks with African countries about future health funding: most Botswana NGOs excluded
23 November 2025 Negotiations about the future of Botswana’s HIV response are underway. Executive Director of Tebelopele Wellness Clinics Dr.…
Botswana, India Sign MoU on Expanding Access to Medicines
14 November 2025 India and Botswana signed a memorandum of understanding on pharmaceutical cooperation on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2025. Announced…
CMS Transformation ideal: Government committed to transforming the health sector
30 October 2025 The transformation of Central Medical Store is of paramount importance to address persistent challenges such as frequent…
What caused Botswana’s public health emergency?
4 September 2025 The declaration comes amid a downturn in the diamond market and U.S. foreign aid cuts. Botswana’s Public…
Botswana emerges as a key destination for medical tourism, boosting economic growth and healthcare quality
24 August 2025 Botswana, known for its stunning landscapes and rich wildlife, is increasingly positioning itself as a top destination…
Botswana’s queer lifelines are vanishing
9 August 2025 Opinion: Global funding cuts are threatening the survival of LGBTQ+ health centres in Botswana—putting lives, safety, and…
Strengthening Public Health: Cyprus Donates Lifesaving Medicines to Botswana
19 July 2025 Minister of Health of Botswana commends Elpida Foundation, Medochemie, the government, and people of Cyprus for lifesaving…
Chinese medical team provides free healthcare to children in Botswana
24 June 2025 The 17th batch of the Chinese medical team in Botswana on Sunday conducted a free medical outreach…
A landmark in cancer care: Sir Ketumile Masire Hospital achieves a National First in cancer Treatment
20 June 2025 Dr Chiyapo, Senior Clinical Radiation Oncologist at SKMTH, his team, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the…
Botswana Health Minister visits London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
27 May 2025 Dr Stephen Modise’s visit opens opportunities to deepen partnerships and exchange ideas on advancing health equity between…
Botswana wins WHO gold tier award in curbing mother-to-child HIV transmission
20 May 2025 Botswana has attained Gold Tier Certification from the World Health Organization (WHO) for its progress in eliminating…
Botswana is poised to transform its healthcare sector
9 May 2025 Botswana is poised to transform its healthcare sector with a collaboration with the Susan Thompson Buffet Foundation.…
Sweden provides $3.9M to strengthen public health institutes in Mozambique, Botswana, Rwanda and Zimbabwe
12 April 2025 The Swedish government has made available around US$3.9 million (€3.5 million) for a project to strengthen public…
U.S. decision to suspend foreign aid will affect Botswana’s health care: official
30 January 2025 Health authorities in Botswana said on Wednesday that the suspension of U.S. foreign aid with immediate effect…
Feature: Chinese doctors deliver life-changing care to Botswana patients
30 December 2024 Kelesetse Bosha from Semotswane village, located 30 km southwest of Francistown, Botswana’s second-largest city, will never forget…
“Corona Chaos” – Understanding the Wuhan Coronavirus
CORONAVIRUS. Overnight, the world has been thrown into panic as this vicious virus originating in China started rapidly spreading in…
“Diabetes – don’t sugar coat it!” Understanding diabetes
The 14th November saw the health world promoting and spreading awareness of Diabetes. Diabetes is an infamous disease that has…
Think Pink – focus on breast cancer awareness
It’s October! What does that mean? Well, apart from it being the spooky Halloween month, people around the world are…
“Sniffle Season” – understanding hay fever and sinusitis
The winter cold has left us, the sun is out, flowers are blooming; spring has sprung! However, with this very…
Breastfeeding – Not just milk but love
One of the most magical moments in a woman’s life is when she has had a baby after growing her…