NCDs Remain A Threat To Botswana
Monday, July 22, 2019
According to the Botswana Multi-Sectoral Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases 2018-2023 report, the prevention and control of NCDs has been prioritised.
It has been included in high-level national strategy documents such as the 11th National Development Plan (2017-2023), the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoH&W) strategy 2017-2023 and the National Essential Health Services package.
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...