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Dr Stergomena Lawrence Tax - The Executive Secretary of SADC (right) and Dr Martins Ovberedjo - outgoing WHO Representative to Botswana (left)

The Executive Secretary of SADC hosts the WHO Representative as he bids farewell

Gaborone, Botswana - 26 July 2019: Dr Stergomena Lawrence Tax, The…
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His Excellency Dr Mokgwetsi E.K. Masisi, President of the Republic of Botswana (left) meeting with Dr Martins Ovberedjo, the outgoing WHO Representative to Botswana (right)

WHO Representative to Botswana finishes tour of duty on re-assignment

Gaborone, Botswana - 25 July 2019: This morning, His Excellency Dr…
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The President of Botswana, His Excellency President Dr Mokgweetsi E.K. Masisi speaking on National Multi-sectoral Strategy on NCDs

Botswana launches Multi-sectoral NCD Strategy

Gaborone - 14 June 2019: The President of Botswana, His Excellency…
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Ms Maribe (upright) of WHO, making a presentation on maternal mortality reduction

Advocating for maternal mortality reduction support from Rotary International Club to assist the MoHW

Gaborone, Botswana – 17 May 2019: As maternal mortality is high in…
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His Worship Mr K Thutlwe (Mayor of Gaborone City - left) in a discussion with Dr M Ovberedjo (WHO Representative)

The WHO Representative meets the Mayor of Gaborone on Health Partnership

Gaborone, Botswana - 14 May 2019: His Worship Mayor of Gaborone City…
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From left - Dr A Madigele (Minister of Health and Wellness), Dr M Ovberedjo (WHO Representative) and Ms R Maphorisa (Permanent Secreatry in the Ministry of Health and Well)

Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoHW) Delegation to the 72nd World Health Assembly (WHA) Receives Pre-departure briefing from WHO

Gaborone, Botswana - 13 May 2019: Members of the Botswana delegation…
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MoHW personnel getting a feel of the interactive equipment at the MoHW Headquarters

New interactive technology for real time surveillance quality improvement adopted by Botswana

Gaborone, Botswana – 10 May 2019: The World Health Organization…
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RRT participants and facilitatators with Dr M Ovberedjo (WHO Representative, 8th from left and in white apparel) on his right is Dr B Bonkoungou (WHO/AFRO Technical Officer - Training) and to his left is Dr P Gasquet (WHO/Lyon Team Lead - Learning Solution and Training)

Botswana and the WHO co-host four SADC countries to conduct Regional Training on National Rapid Response Teams

Gaborone, Botswana - 29 April 2019: The Government of Botswana, in…
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Her Excellency Büyükkaraş, Turkish Ambassador to Botswana (centre), in a discussion with Dr Ovberedjo (WR Botswana, left)

The Republic of Turkey’s New Ambassador to Botswana visits the WHO Country Office

Gaborone, Botswana - 23 April 2019: The Republic of Turkey’s new…
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Ambassador of the United States to Botswana, His Excellency Craig Cloud (centre) and to his is Dr Martins Ovberedjo, the WR

The New US Ambassador to Botswana visits the WHO Country Office

Gaborone, Botswana - 18 April 2019: The new Ambassador of the United…
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