BPF applauds govt's coronavirus fight
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Being Covid-19 free is not a coincidence, it is testament to the work of our people. With the exception of the recklessness of President Masisi who travelled to Namibia under the circumstances, and a few other citizens who keep disregarding set protocols, we are doing well so far as a country in response to a virus that has shut down life as we know it across the world.
We encourage the government and people of Botswana to continue following advise from health experts including testing if one has recently travelled or has symptoms, regularly washing hands with warm water and soap, hand sanitizing and social distancing. Social distancing is a key aspect of beating the virus since the ‘virus does not move and is moved by people’. If we isolate ourselves as much as is possible we will greatly contribute to efforts to thwart the virus, and be doing our patriotic duty.
The recent Vaccination Day in Motokwe, orchestrated through collaborative efforts between UNICEF, USAID, BRCS, and the Ministry of Health, underscores a commendable stride towards fortifying child health services.The painful reality as reflected by the Ministry of Health's data regarding the decline in routine immunisation coverage since the onset of the pandemic, is a cause for concern.It underscores the urgent need to address the...