Botswana declares Public Health Emergency amid widespread drug shortage

by Mathipa Phishego Botswana has declared a national public health emergency following a critical shortage of essential medicines and surgical supplies. With hospitals across the country suspending non-urgent procedures and patients unable to access life-saving treatments. President Duma Boko, addressing the nation earlier this week acknowledged the severity of the crisis and announced urgent measures…

Botswana president Duma Boko addressing the nation.