NCDs Remain A Threat To Botswana
Monday, July 22, 2019
According to the Botswana Multi-Sectoral Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases 2018-2023 report, the prevention and control of NCDs has been prioritised.
It has been included in high-level national strategy documents such as the 11th National Development Plan (2017-2023), the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoH&W) strategy 2017-2023 and the National Essential Health Services package.
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...