CDC Doctors Overwhelmed By Patients

Dr Kabamba Ilunga said last week that they are overwhelmed as they cover 48 health facilities in an area with an estimated population of 167, 000. Briefing journalists touring the Infectious Disease Care Clinic (IDCC), Ilunga compared that number to the 32 doctors under the Gaborone City Council.

Palapye IDCC has 651 patients. The sister-in-charge of the clinic and senior registered nurse, Naomi Phang, said that on Mondays, they have adherence counselling sessions, while Tuesdays are reserved for prescriptions. On average, she said, they have 40 to 46 people who come for treatment.