Lone pathologist challenges govt to hire more

Dr Madan
Dr Madan

FRANCISTOWN: The only pathologist in the entire north of Botswana, Dr Vidushi Madan has challenged the government to consider training or hiring other pathologists. She disclosed that five mortuary attendants who are industrial class workers are currently assisting her.

Concerned Madan, who is based at Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital (NRH), raised her worry during the National Health Quality Standards Dissemination campaign held at Adansonia Hotel last Friday.

The Ministry of Health, with the aim of driving the provision of quality health care services and promoting continuous quality improvement in the health sector, has completed the development of the five sets of “National Health Quality Standards”.

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