Botswana
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Botswana leads Africa in eliminating mother-to-child HIV transmission
The Gold Tier validation confirms Botswana’s success in meeting and surpassing the key indicators required to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
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WHO appoints Dr. Fabian Ndenzako to lead health initiatives in Botswana
In his new role, Dr. Ndenzako will lead the implementation of the WHO Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) 2024–2027, ensuring that WHO’s efforts are closely aligned with Botswana’s National Development Plan.
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Government, Doctors’ Union clash over Emergency On-Call duties in Botswana
Doctors currently receive an additional 15% of their basic salary for on-call shifts, a rate negotiated amid concerns from DPSM over potential violations of Botswana’s Trade Disputes Act [CAP. 48:02].
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WHO collaborates with Botswana to develop National Laboratory Strategic Plan
BOTSWANA—The Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization (WHO), and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (USCDC) have jointly launched the Botswana National…
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Urgent action needed to prevent 70,000 cervical cancer deaths annually in Africa
BOTSWANA — In a critical call to action, health leaders and donors convened at the Seventy-third session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee…