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High rates of depression uncovered in Gaborone

Tuesday, December 02, 2025 | 80 Views |

Oarabile Motlaleng PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

As concerns grow over escalating mental-health challenges in the capital, Gaborone City Council has intensified its suicide-prevention campaigns through expanded outreach, health screenings, and referral services across its five constituencies.

The city’s mayor, Oarabile Motlaleng, said during a full council meeting on Monday that the strengthened efforts are beginning to reveal critical insights into the well-being of residents.

He reported that screenings have so far reached 351 people, with 52% found to have mild to moderate depression. A further 25.6% presented with severe depression, indicating that at least four clients showed significant depressive symptoms requiring urgent attention.

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