UDC statement on Coronavirus
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Aggressive measures need to be put in place to prevent the spread of the virus. Fortunately up to now there has not been any reported cases of the virus in the country. This however does not mean that there are no cases as the viruses could stay in the body for sometime before signs are exhibited. Our actions today will determine what will happen tomorrow. We can learn from the experience of those who did not take prompt action to deal with this scourge.
Due to limited Intensive Care Units (ICUs) and the already stretched health facilities and personnel, we need to be much more proactive in preparing ourselves for the virus. These two are among the determining factors of the death rate. We can not stop the spread of the virus, but we can manage it if we keep the rate of infection within the capacity of our health facilities. We should prepare an army of health professionals, including those that are unemployed for any eventuality.
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...