Kanye needs hospital, BaNgwaketse tell Mogae
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
The outgoing President was responding to a statement by the Southern District Chairman, Kentse Rammidi that the Seventh Day Adventist Church hospital in Kanye was overwhelmed by the number of patients, hence the need for a bigger hospital.
"Every institution has priorities and if everything is a priority then there are no priorities at all. When we make such decisions to start projects, such as hospitals we start with those areas with more needs.
Despite legislative reforms and various initiatives aimed at curbing Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the situation remains dire. It is imperative that all stakeholders; government, civil society, communities, and individuals join forces to combat this issue and protect the rights and safety of women and girls.Recent statistics from the Botswana Police Service reveal a deeply troubling trend, with 60 rape cases recorded during the festive period....