https://yourbotswana.com Our Botswana is Your Botswana Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:06:59 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-francistown-academic-hospital-where-care-meets-compassion/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-francistown-academic-hospital-where-care-meets-compassion/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:06:58 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=20639

7 April 2026 As the afternoon sun glints off a half-open bonnet, Harry Gulubane is crouched beside the car in…]]>

7 April 2026 As the afternoon sun glints off a half-open bonnet, Harry Gulubane is crouched beside the car in…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-francistown-academic-hospital-where-care-meets-compassion/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/government-moves-closer-to-universal-health-coverage-with-nhi-policy-validation/ https://yourbotswana.com/government-moves-closer-to-universal-health-coverage-with-nhi-policy-validation/#respond Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:17:48 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=20525

22 March 2026 Government has taken a major step towards improving healthcare access following the National Validation Workshop for the…]]>

22 March 2026 Government has taken a major step towards improving healthcare access following the National Validation Workshop for the…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/government-moves-closer-to-universal-health-coverage-with-nhi-policy-validation/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-targets-drug-manufacturing-in-health-emergency-recovery/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-targets-drug-manufacturing-in-health-emergency-recovery/#respond Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:52:47 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=20412

22 February 2026 Botswana is in talks with international pharmaceutical manufacturers to produce generic drugs locally as it recovers from…]]>

22 February 2026 Botswana is in talks with international pharmaceutical manufacturers to produce generic drugs locally as it recovers from…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-targets-drug-manufacturing-in-health-emergency-recovery/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-govt-takes-steps-to-decongest-princess-marina-hospital/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-govt-takes-steps-to-decongest-princess-marina-hospital/#respond Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:30:16 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=20307

30 January 2026 Government has launched an urgent reset of Botswana’s public health system, moving to take over Sir Ketumile…]]>

30 January 2026 Government has launched an urgent reset of Botswana’s public health system, moving to take over Sir Ketumile…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-govt-takes-steps-to-decongest-princess-marina-hospital/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-bad-batch-tb-drugs-fail-due-to-manufacturing-flaw-and-cuts-to-u-s-aid/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-bad-batch-tb-drugs-fail-due-to-manufacturing-flaw-and-cuts-to-u-s-aid/#respond Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:41:04 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=20290

27 January 2026 TB Drugs fail due to manufacturing flaw and cuts to U.S. Aid during global rifampicin shortage from…]]>

27 January 2026 TB Drugs fail due to manufacturing flaw and cuts to U.S. Aid during global rifampicin shortage from…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-bad-batch-tb-drugs-fail-due-to-manufacturing-flaw-and-cuts-to-u-s-aid/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/ombudsman-releases-findings-on-public-healthcare-crisis-upholding-the-right-to-health/ https://yourbotswana.com/ombudsman-releases-findings-on-public-healthcare-crisis-upholding-the-right-to-health/#respond Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:30:18 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=20265

22 January 2026 The Office of the Ombudsman on Monday presented findings of an investigation initiated in August 2025 into…]]>

22 January 2026 The Office of the Ombudsman on Monday presented findings of an investigation initiated in August 2025 into…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/ombudsman-releases-findings-on-public-healthcare-crisis-upholding-the-right-to-health/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/southern-african-countries-launch-climate-resilient-health-initiative-with-who-support-2/ https://yourbotswana.com/southern-african-countries-launch-climate-resilient-health-initiative-with-who-support-2/#respond Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:23:31 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19867

11 December 2025 The Ministry of Health through Botswana Public Health Institute (BPHI), this week officially launched the Multi-Country Pandemic…]]>

11 December 2025 The Ministry of Health through Botswana Public Health Institute (BPHI), this week officially launched the Multi-Country Pandemic…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/southern-african-countries-launch-climate-resilient-health-initiative-with-who-support-2/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/minister-calls-for-innovative-funding-as-hiv-services-hit-by-donor-uncertainty/ https://yourbotswana.com/minister-calls-for-innovative-funding-as-hiv-services-hit-by-donor-uncertainty/#respond Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:58:57 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19824

2 December 2025 Recent uncertainties in HIV donor support for Botswana’s response-related activities have no doubt led to disruptions in…]]>

2 December 2025 Recent uncertainties in HIV donor support for Botswana’s response-related activities have no doubt led to disruptions in…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/minister-calls-for-innovative-funding-as-hiv-services-hit-by-donor-uncertainty/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/america-starts-talks-with-african-countries-about-future-health-funding-most-botswana-ngos-excluded/ https://yourbotswana.com/america-starts-talks-with-african-countries-about-future-health-funding-most-botswana-ngos-excluded/#respond Sun, 23 Nov 2025 17:40:04 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19777

23 November 2025 Negotiations about the future of Botswana’s HIV response are underway.  Executive Director of Tebelopele Wellness Clinics Dr.…]]>

23 November 2025 Negotiations about the future of Botswana’s HIV response are underway.  Executive Director of Tebelopele Wellness Clinics Dr.…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/america-starts-talks-with-african-countries-about-future-health-funding-most-botswana-ngos-excluded/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-india-sign-mou-on-expanding-access-to-medicines/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-india-sign-mou-on-expanding-access-to-medicines/#respond Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:39:21 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19726

14 November 2025 India and Botswana signed a memorandum of understanding on pharmaceutical cooperation on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2025. Announced…]]>

14 November 2025 India and Botswana signed a memorandum of understanding on pharmaceutical cooperation on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2025. Announced…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-india-sign-mou-on-expanding-access-to-medicines/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/cms-transformation-ideal-government-committed-to-transforming-the-health-sector/ https://yourbotswana.com/cms-transformation-ideal-government-committed-to-transforming-the-health-sector/#respond Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:11:25 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19615

30 October 2025 The transformation of Central Medical Store is of paramount importance to address persistent challenges such as frequent…]]>

30 October 2025 The transformation of Central Medical Store is of paramount importance to address persistent challenges such as frequent…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/cms-transformation-ideal-government-committed-to-transforming-the-health-sector/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/what-caused-botswanas-public-health-emergency/ https://yourbotswana.com/what-caused-botswanas-public-health-emergency/#respond Thu, 04 Sep 2025 17:27:18 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19221

4 September 2025 The declaration comes amid a downturn in the diamond market and U.S. foreign aid cuts. Botswana’s Public…]]>

4 September 2025 The declaration comes amid a downturn in the diamond market and U.S. foreign aid cuts. Botswana’s Public…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/what-caused-botswanas-public-health-emergency/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-emerges-as-a-key-destination-for-medical-tourism-boosting-economic-growth-and-healthcare-quality/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-emerges-as-a-key-destination-for-medical-tourism-boosting-economic-growth-and-healthcare-quality/#respond Sun, 24 Aug 2025 16:57:01 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=18914

24 August 2025 Botswana, known for its stunning landscapes and rich wildlife, is increasingly positioning itself as a top destination…]]>

24 August 2025 Botswana, known for its stunning landscapes and rich wildlife, is increasingly positioning itself as a top destination…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-emerges-as-a-key-destination-for-medical-tourism-boosting-economic-growth-and-healthcare-quality/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-queer-lifelines-are-vanishing/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-queer-lifelines-are-vanishing/#respond Sat, 09 Aug 2025 14:58:34 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=18856

9 August 2025 Opinion: Global funding cuts are threatening the survival of LGBTQ+ health centres in Botswana—putting lives, safety, and…]]>

9 August 2025 Opinion: Global funding cuts are threatening the survival of LGBTQ+ health centres in Botswana—putting lives, safety, and…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswanas-queer-lifelines-are-vanishing/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/strengthening-public-health-cyprus-donates-lifesaving-medicines-to-botswana/ https://yourbotswana.com/strengthening-public-health-cyprus-donates-lifesaving-medicines-to-botswana/#respond Mon, 21 Jul 2025 18:51:04 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=18770

19 July 2025 Minister of Health of Botswana commends Elpida Foundation, Medochemie, the government, and people of Cyprus for lifesaving…]]>

19 July 2025 Minister of Health of Botswana commends Elpida Foundation, Medochemie, the government, and people of Cyprus for lifesaving…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/strengthening-public-health-cyprus-donates-lifesaving-medicines-to-botswana/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/chinese-medical-team-provides-free-healthcare-to-children-in-botswana/ https://yourbotswana.com/chinese-medical-team-provides-free-healthcare-to-children-in-botswana/#respond Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:48:54 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=18717

24 June 2025 The 17th batch of the Chinese medical team in Botswana on Sunday conducted a free medical outreach…]]>

24 June 2025 The 17th batch of the Chinese medical team in Botswana on Sunday conducted a free medical outreach…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/chinese-medical-team-provides-free-healthcare-to-children-in-botswana/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/a-landmark-in-cancer-care-sir-ketumile-masire-hospital-achieves-a-national-first-in-cancer-treatment/ https://yourbotswana.com/a-landmark-in-cancer-care-sir-ketumile-masire-hospital-achieves-a-national-first-in-cancer-treatment/#respond Fri, 20 Jun 2025 17:03:48 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=18708

20 June 2025 Dr Chiyapo, Senior Clinical Radiation Oncologist at SKMTH, his team, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the…]]>

20 June 2025 Dr Chiyapo, Senior Clinical Radiation Oncologist at SKMTH, his team, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/a-landmark-in-cancer-care-sir-ketumile-masire-hospital-achieves-a-national-first-in-cancer-treatment/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-health-minister-visits-london-school-of-hygiene-tropical-medicine/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-health-minister-visits-london-school-of-hygiene-tropical-medicine/#respond Tue, 27 May 2025 17:57:00 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=18614

27 May 2025 Dr Stephen Modise’s visit opens opportunities to deepen partnerships and exchange ideas on advancing health equity between…]]>

27 May 2025 Dr Stephen Modise’s visit opens opportunities to deepen partnerships and exchange ideas on advancing health equity between…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-health-minister-visits-london-school-of-hygiene-tropical-medicine/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-wins-who-gold-tier-award-in-curbing-mother-to-child-hiv-transmission/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-wins-who-gold-tier-award-in-curbing-mother-to-child-hiv-transmission/#respond Tue, 20 May 2025 18:08:20 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=18601

20 May 2025 Botswana has attained Gold Tier Certification from the World Health Organization (WHO) for its progress in eliminating…]]>

20 May 2025 Botswana has attained Gold Tier Certification from the World Health Organization (WHO) for its progress in eliminating…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-wins-who-gold-tier-award-in-curbing-mother-to-child-hiv-transmission/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-is-poised-to-transform-its-healthcare-sector/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-is-poised-to-transform-its-healthcare-sector/#respond Thu, 08 May 2025 18:53:15 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=18554

9 May 2025 Botswana is poised to transform its healthcare sector with a collaboration with the Susan Thompson Buffet Foundation.…]]>

9 May 2025 Botswana is poised to transform its healthcare sector with a collaboration with the Susan Thompson Buffet Foundation.…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-is-poised-to-transform-its-healthcare-sector/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/sweden-provides-3-9m-to-strengthen-public-health-institutes-in-mozambique-botswana-rwanda-and-zimbabwe/ https://yourbotswana.com/sweden-provides-3-9m-to-strengthen-public-health-institutes-in-mozambique-botswana-rwanda-and-zimbabwe/#respond Sat, 12 Apr 2025 18:44:15 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=18446

12 April 2025 The Swedish government has made available around US$3.9 million (€3.5 million) for a project to strengthen public…]]>

12 April 2025 The Swedish government has made available around US$3.9 million (€3.5 million) for a project to strengthen public…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/sweden-provides-3-9m-to-strengthen-public-health-institutes-in-mozambique-botswana-rwanda-and-zimbabwe/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/feature-chinese-doctors-deliver-life-changing-care-to-botswana-patients/ https://yourbotswana.com/feature-chinese-doctors-deliver-life-changing-care-to-botswana-patients/#comments Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:58:59 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=18126

30 December 2024 Kelesetse Bosha from Semotswane village, located 30 km southwest of Francistown, Botswana’s second-largest city, will never forget…]]>

30 December 2024 Kelesetse Bosha from Semotswane village, located 30 km southwest of Francistown, Botswana’s second-largest city, will never forget…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/feature-chinese-doctors-deliver-life-changing-care-to-botswana-patients/feed/ 1 https://yourbotswana.com/corona-chaos-understanding-the-wuhan-coronavirus/ https://yourbotswana.com/corona-chaos-understanding-the-wuhan-coronavirus/#respond Sun, 02 Feb 2020 10:28:51 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=10164

CORONAVIRUS. Overnight, the world has been thrown into panic as this vicious virus originating in China started rapidly spreading in…]]>

CORONAVIRUS. Overnight, the world has been thrown into panic as this vicious virus originating in China started rapidly spreading in…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/corona-chaos-understanding-the-wuhan-coronavirus/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/diabetes-dont-sugar-coat-it-understanding-diabetes/ https://yourbotswana.com/diabetes-dont-sugar-coat-it-understanding-diabetes/#comments Sun, 17 Nov 2019 21:15:39 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=9593

The 14th November saw the health world promoting and spreading awareness of Diabetes. Diabetes is an infamous disease that has…]]>

The 14th November saw the health world promoting and spreading awareness of Diabetes. Diabetes is an infamous disease that has…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/diabetes-dont-sugar-coat-it-understanding-diabetes/feed/ 2 https://yourbotswana.com/think-pink-focus-on-breast-cancer-awareness/ https://yourbotswana.com/think-pink-focus-on-breast-cancer-awareness/#respond Sat, 19 Oct 2019 17:56:18 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=9357

It’s October! What does that mean? Well, apart from it being the spooky Halloween month, people around the world are…]]>

It’s October! What does that mean? Well, apart from it being the spooky Halloween month, people around the world are…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/think-pink-focus-on-breast-cancer-awareness/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/sniffle-season-understanding-hay-fever-and-sinusitis/ https://yourbotswana.com/sniffle-season-understanding-hay-fever-and-sinusitis/#comments Sun, 22 Sep 2019 10:47:47 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=9173

The winter cold has left us, the sun is out, flowers are blooming; spring has sprung! However, with this very…]]>

The winter cold has left us, the sun is out, flowers are blooming; spring has sprung! However, with this very…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/sniffle-season-understanding-hay-fever-and-sinusitis/feed/ 1