Human trafficking raises red flags
Friday, October 14, 2016
Despite its rising profile in many parts of Africa and the world coupled with efforts to raise public awareness; Botswana remains a fertile ground for traffickers.
This week, high-ranking officials from 10 African countries came together in Gaborone to devise solutions to address human trafficking. The seminar, which included judges, chief prosecutors and the police, is expected to end today.
The recent Vaccination Day in Motokwe, orchestrated through collaborative efforts between UNICEF, USAID, BRCS, and the Ministry of Health, underscores a commendable stride towards fortifying child health services.The painful reality as reflected by the Ministry of Health's data regarding the decline in routine immunisation coverage since the onset of the pandemic, is a cause for concern.It underscores the urgent need to address the...