BDF takes charge of life-saving medical supply procurement

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President Duma Boko. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

After declaring a state of public health emergency, President Boko has announced that the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) will take charge of the procurement of life-saving medical supplies.

When addressing the nation on the state of health on Monday, President Boko said the decision follows an approval by the Ministry of Finance of a virement request by the Ministry of Health to avail an amount of P250 million as emergency funds to facilitate the procurement of especially life-saving medical supplies.

Boko said the procurement is happening in two phases, with the BDF tasked to lead Phase 1, considered highly price sensitive.

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BDF takes charge of life-saving medical supply procurement

After declaring a state of public health emergency, President Boko has announced that the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) will take charge of the procurement of life-saving medical supplies.

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