BOMaid scuttles Bhagat contract

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Following mounting pressure from the board of directors, the Botswana Medical Aid Society (BOMaid) has terminated its contract with Professor Kiran Bhagat following a fallout over a credit facility scheme that covers medical fees.

Bhagat is a heart specialist and operates a cardiac clinic in Gaborone. BOMaid's strategic business manager, Dr Bangwato Sikwa confirmed that the contract was terminated, but denied reports that BOMaid had decided to terminate relations with Bhagat because of exorbitant charges. "We have contracts with service providers and his contract has not been renewed," said Sikwa.

However, in a letter written to the medical aid's members explaining the just ended relationship with Bhagat, Sikwa stated that the move not to renew Bhagat's contract comes in the wake of concern over inflation and the cost of health. 

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