Botswana at risk of measles outbreak
Thursday, April 08, 2010
Measles is a communicable disease that is transmitted from one person to another when an infected person comes into contact with unaffected ones. Movements of people between the two countries could be a contributing factor to the epidemic spreading to Botswana.
Zimbabwe's government has acknowledged the worsening situation and together with the United Nations agencies, appealed for more than US$8 million to combat the measles outbreak that began in two apostolic religious sects last year September.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...