Teaching hospital opens in phases

“This will be a phased approach commencing with some service including paediatric oncology, internal medicine, rheumatology and endocrinology, diagnostic radiology, laboratory services and pharmacy. A phased commissioning of SKMTH will reduce over-dependence on South Africa (SA) for referrals, reduce costs and also institutionalise provision of super services within Botswana,” he said.

He, however, explained that the teaching hospital would not be like Princess Marina Hospital where people can just walk in and be assisted.