Health Ministry probes medicine crisis
Friday, January 23, 2026 | 180 Views |
Modise. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG
The Minister of Health, Dr Stephen Modise, said this week that some drugs are already arriving in the country, although challenges remain within the distribution system. He noted that the crisis goes beyond simple procurement delays and involves operational failures that are still being investigated.
“Currently, some medicines are continuing to arrive,” Modise said on Wednesday when responding to concerns raised during a Botswana National Front (BNF) press conference.
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