�Emergency care key in national health system�

Friday, May 16, 2014

Somolekae officially opening the Emergency Medicine conference yesterday. PIC: KEBOFHE MATHE

Acting Minister of Health, Gloria Somolekae says not enough resources are dedicated to the strengthening of emergency and trauma care in southern African countries due to health challenges and priorities.

Official opening a two-day Boitekanelo College Emergency Medicine Conference yesterday in Gaborone, Somolekae said this has created challenges when there are incidents involving large numbers of casualties.

As example, Somolekae revealed that out of the 6,157 casualties on Botswana’s roads last year, only 22 percent received pre-hospital emergency care through established ambulance services. The remainder did not receive any pre-hospital care.

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�Emergency care key in national health system�

Acting Minister of Health, Gloria Somolekae says not enough resources are dedicated to the strengthening of emergency and trauma care in southern African countries due to health challenges and priorities.

The projects magazine in collaboration with Stanbic bank launched the future of mining summit 2024

MISA Botswana celebrates World Press Freedom day

Unlawful wounding turns to murder

Mahalapye suspected copper cable thief nabbed

TAFIC targets top four finish

Selefu

Selefu

Repatriation underway for seven SA Pilgrims

Stakeholders must step up veggie supply