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E-learning hub to enhance emergency preparedness and support other health programs

WHO Supports Botswana to Establish E-Learning Hub for Emergency Preparedness and Health Programs

The WHO Country Office has supported the government of Botswana in…

Mr. Samuel Kolane, Director of Public Health

Towards Building Resilience: Sensitizing Health Professionals on Climate Change and Health in Botswana

On the 17th of September 2024, WHO country office in collaboration…

Laboratory experts at the workshop

Botswana Develops National Policy on Biological Resources and Benefit-Sharing

Botswana has taken a significant step toward strengthening the…

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…

Emergency Preparedness & Risk Management Officer, Kentse Moakofhi making a presentation

Botswana National Health Emergency Response Operation Plan: A Framework for Resilience

In recent years, the world has witnessed a significant rise in public…

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…

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…

VigiMobile Training

Botswana Boosts Vaccine Safety with VigiMobile and AEFI SurveillanceTraining

WHO and its partners focuses on strengthening global pandemic preparedness

WHO Country Office Supports Ministry of Health in Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Planning

Botswana recognizes the global threat posed by pandemics caused by…

WHO courtesy call

Strengthening Regulatory Systems in Botswana

The World Health Organization (WHO) plays a pivotal role in…