Not now, Khama says, as Tonota pleads for a hospital

Concerned: Khama is worried is worried about the health sector
Concerned: Khama is worried is worried about the health sector

TONOTA: President Ian Khama has told Tonota residents that government cannot at the present moment, build a hospital in the village, due to lack of funds.

He was responding to numerous health concerns from the community during a Kgotla meeting he addressed last week Thursday.

Khama said he would, however, instruct Health Minister, Dorcas Makgato to visit Tonota within a fortnight and hear the complaints first hand. 

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