Mogoditshane Grapples With TB Scourge

The challenge of dealing with tuberculosis (TB) continues to be Mogoditshane village’s greatest concern despite the country’s significant efforts geared towards fighting the disease.

Statistics from greater Gaborone DHMT show that being the most populated area, Mogoditshane is overwhelmed with TB cases. TB remains an important cause of morbidity and mortality and is the most opportunistic infection among people living with HIV.

Speaking at a TB awareness campaign that was held at Nkoyaphiri location in Mogoditshane on Friday, the deputy district commissioner Sekgabo Makgosa said TB, being an airborne disease can be deadly if not treated well in time.

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Inspect the voters' roll!

The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...

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