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Botswana is first country with severe HIV epidemic to reach key milestone in the elimination of mother-to-child HIV transmission

Botswana is first country with severe HIV epidemic to reach key milestone in the elimination of mother-to-child HIV transmission

Botswana has become the first high-burden country to be certified for…
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Ms Nametso Mosweu (center) a nurse at Sir Seretse Following the first port health stakeholders meeting which was held on the 23rd of September 2021 in Gaborone, the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoHW) with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office hosted a 5-day Port Health Strategic Plan development workshop which took place from the 4th to 8th of October 2021 in Lobatse. The objectives of the workshop were to develop the Port Health StrKhama International Airport Emergency Clinic

Botswana develops a port health strategic plan

Following the first
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A participant contributing to the discussions during the implementation of the national sentinel surveillance for influenza meeting in Gaborone

Strengthening the national systems to respond to influenza outbreaks in Botswana

The Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoHW) hosted the implementation…
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WHO Consultant Dr Raphael John Marfo assesses Sikwane Border Control Post

Minimize public health risks at the airports, ports, and ground crossings in Botswana

While international transport, travel, and trade contribute to the…
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Technical staff assessing a learner at Parakarungu Primary School in the Chobe district on MDA impact

Towards eliminating intestinal worms in primary school-going children in Botswana

Botswana is taking steps towards the elimination of intestinal worm…
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Health Workers including nurses and matrons during the World Patient Safety Day commemorations

WHO Botswana commemorates World Patient Safety Day in Maun

The World Health Organization (WHO) in Botswana and the Ministry of…
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Minister Edwin Dikoloti and his delegation visiting the COVID-19 isolation facilities at Scottish Livingstone Hospital

International critical care specialists deployed to assist the COVID-19 response in Botswana

07 September 2021, Molepolole: The Scottish Livingstone Hospital in…
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Learning from Botswana’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Learning from Botswana’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Africa’s largest-ever vaccination drive is well underway.52 African…
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MoHW Permanent Secretary Grace Muzila, amongst the medical team members attending the meet and greet event

Botswana receives an emergency medical team to support the COVID-19 response initiatives

The Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoHW) in partnership with the…
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Professor Bontle Mbongwe, after delivering her acceptance speech at the World No Tobacco Award Ceremony

Professor Mbongwe receives an important recognition for her role in the fight against tobacco consumption in Botswana

3 August 2021, Gaborone: Every year, the World Health Organization (…
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