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BotswanaPost launches wellness initiative for senior citizens

BotswanaPost launches wellness initiative for senior citizens.PIC.LUCY KGWEETSI
BotswanaPost launches wellness initiative for senior citizens.PIC.LUCY KGWEETSI

In a collaborative effort to support elderly citizens, BotswanaPost, alongside several healthcare and civic partners, has rolled out the Senior Citizens Wellness Initiative at the Bontleng Post Office.

The week-long programme aims to improve the overall well-being of pensioners by offering free medical checkups in conjunction with their Old Age Pensions (OAP) disbursements.

The initiative is a joint effort between BotswanaPost and partners including Bame Ba Rona Sechabeng Foundation, Diagnofirm, Rebaone Renal Nursing Clinic, Eyelight Optometrists and the Gaborone City Council.

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