Spending our way into a crisis
Friday, June 07, 2019
The analysis, made as part of the analytical section of the Bank’s 2018 Annual Report, was laid before a full session of Cabinet led by President Mokgweetsi Masisi recently. And according to the central bank governor, Moses Pelaelo, the analysis and its recommendations were “well received”.
The uncomfortable facts in there, however, have not been as well received by the general public, judging by the responses to excerpts of the analysis published by Mmegi and other media.
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...