BCP sues over new health policy

Ministry of Health headquarters
Ministry of Health headquarters

The Botswana Congress Party (BCP) has filed an intention to sue the Ministry of Health and Wellness over the recent circulated Savingram on removal from medical cover for self-inflicted harm.

The Savingram was from the Ministry’s permanent secretary, Shenaz El-Halabi dated March 29, 2017, titled ‘Removal from medical cover for self-inflicted harm’ addressed to the District Health Management Team (DHMT) heads.

Amongst their terms BCP through attorney Friday Leburu is demanding an order directing and ordering the ministry to provide or disclose the entire process followed in coming to a decision the subject of Savingram No. MH9/43 dated March 29, 2017.

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