Wither Women In Politics
Monday, March 13, 2017
It is a day of the strength that is a woman is observed. The day women are recognised, appreciated and celebrated. We have just done that, last week Wednesday.
But as it has become a norm in Botswana, such important days go by without much fanfare or ado. We wake up to an official statement, a gathering there, a speech by the Minister or some guest of honour, on rare occasion, a commitment to improve certain laws, policies and practices to ensure the gender equality.
The recent Vaccination Day in Motokwe, orchestrated through collaborative efforts between UNICEF, USAID, BRCS, and the Ministry of Health, underscores a commendable stride towards fortifying child health services.The painful reality as reflected by the Ministry of Health's data regarding the decline in routine immunisation coverage since the onset of the pandemic, is a cause for concern.It underscores the urgent need to address the...