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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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WHO Country Representative, Dr. Fabian Ndenzako with Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences; Professor Phaladze

WHO Representative pays courtesy call on WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Development at the University of Botswana School of Nursing

On 28 April 2025, WHO Country Representative, Dr. Fabian Ndenzako,…
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WHO team with NBTS management

WHO Botswana visits NBTS to explore support for stronger blood system

Recently, the WHO Botswana team led by the WHO Representative, Dr…
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Assistant minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Hon. Keoagile Atamelang leading the walk

Botswana joins the rest of the world in launching the 8th UN Global Road Safety Week

This week, Botswana joins the rest of the world in launching the 8th…
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WHO Botswana staff during TB awareness campaign

Tuberculosis remains a public health threat: Ramontshonyana calls for awareness and action

Although World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is commemorated globally on 24…
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Community members queue for services during African Vaccination Week in Tsabong

Health outreach strengthened during African Vaccination Week in Tsabong

Botswana commemorated African Vaccination Week (AVW) from 24th to…
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WHO Representative Dr Fabian Ndenzako briefs minister Modise ahead of World Health Assembly

The World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to Botswana, Dr…
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Stakeholders convened to hear WHD message

World Health Day: Botswana renews commitment to ending preventable maternal deaths

As countries around the world observed World Health Day on April 7,…
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WHO experts engaging with the community on the ground

Tackling the Malaria surge: WHO supports Botswana’s coordinated response to 2025 outbreak

In response to a recent upsurge in malaria cases, the Ministry of…
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Dr Fabian Ndenzako and his team meeting the Botswana Public Health Institute team, led by Dr Pamela Smith-Lawrence

Strengthening partnerships for improved health outcomes

Advancing public health today requires more than technical expertise…
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