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Honorable Acting Minister of Health, Mr Lawrence Ookeditse, signing the commitment for the implementation of the One Health National Strategy

Momentous step for One Health initiative in Botswana

Botswana reaches a significant milestone in fostering the multi-…
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Kasane International Airports - IHR core capacities assessment

Botswana Intensifies Health Security with Crucial Border Capacity Assessment

Gaborone, Botswana – The Ministry of Health (MoH), supported by the…
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BoMRA Takes Major Step Towards WHO Maturity Level 3 with Assisted Self-Benchmarking

WHO assisted self-benchmarking of BoMRA: A major step towards BOMRA’s attainment of WHO Maturity Level 3

The Botswana Medicines Regulatory Authority (BoMRA) successfully…
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WHO presents key report to Minister of Health on Botswana’s blood transfusion

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently presented a report to…
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WHO Representative Dr. Fabian Ndezako engaging with Ms. Wenyan Yang, the new UN Resident Coordinator in Botswana

UN Leaders engage WHO Botswana to strengthen coordination and multilateral collaboration

In an expression of strengthened partnership and renewed commitment…
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From right: Africa CDC Regional Director Dr. Lul Riek and some of his team members

Africa CDC's courtesy call to WHO Botswana reaffirms commitment to strengthening public health systems

Africa CDC Regional Director Dr. Lul Riek and his team recently paid…
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Minister of health, Dr. Stephen Modise and heads of agencies tour the food stalls during World Food Safety Day

Botswana commits to stronger food safety through science and policy reform

Botswana joined the global community in commemorating World Food…
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Former WHO Regional Director, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti bids farewell to President Duma Boko

WHO Regional Director Emeritus pays courtesy call to His Excellency President Duma Boko

President Duma Boko has acknowledged the urgent need to overhaul…
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The Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) Committee held a pivotal meeting in Palapye

AEFI committee strengthens Botswana’s vaccine safety surveillance

The Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) Committee held a…
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In the middle; WHO Botswana Technical Officer, Boingotlo Ramontshonyana next to PMH Superintendent Dr Machacha (right)

Promoting safety through clean hands: PMH marks World Hand Hygiene Day

Princess Marina Hospital (PMH) joined the global health community in…
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