Ombudsman flags poor roads as Health access barrier
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | 70 Views |
Poor roads
Despite road development being repeatedly prioritised in national development plans and budget allocations, the report notes that progress on the ground remains slow.
In particular, roads in the Okavango, Nata–Gweta and Kgalagadi regions have remained under repair for years, often marked as “under construction” with little to no visible advancement or completion, consequently delaying timely access to health services for affected communities.
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