Gaborone cllrs criticise clinics take-over

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Gaborone councillors have criticised the Assistant Minister of Health, GUS Matlhabaphiri for failing to consult with councils before the takeover of clinics from the Ministry of Local Government.

Speaking at a full council meeting after Matlhabaphiri's presentation on the takeover, councillor Dominique Gombalumbe of Ledumang Ward said that it is unfortunate central government made the move under the pretence that it will improve services.

"There had always been a shortage of doctors in clinics,   compared to hospitals in the country. The Ministry of Local Government has been providing accommodation for the nurses in clinics and we want to know if central government is going to take over in that department too," Gombalumbe said.

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