President Berset wants SKMT hospital operational

Tuesday, February 07, 2023 | 1950 Views |

President Alain Berset of the Swiss and his delegates(left) with Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital executives during the official visit of the Hospital PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Switzerland's President Alain Berset has expressed concern that Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital (SKMT) is underutilised.

This follows after SKMT hospital management announced last year that the facility is licensed as a private hospital to offer health care services and will give access primarily through referrals from both private and public health facilities and medical practitioners.

During his tour at the hospital this morning, the President said it is time the hospital becomes operational. Berset is on a state visit in Botswana for two days. He arrived yesterday with his spouse Muriel Zeender-Berset and other government officials.

Already have an active account? Log in here.

Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.

Coach hopeful of a strong women's relay team

Calistus Kolantsho | 3 h ago

BCP eyes student vote revival

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 10 Apr 2026

UB politics shapes future leaders

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 10 Apr 2026

DIS officers seek tribunal authority over Magosi

Mpho Mokwape | 10 Apr 2026

DIS officers reject Magosi’s defence over P7.4m payout

Mpho Mokwape | 10 Apr 2026

DIS in P 1.5m employees money theft accusation

Innocent Selatlhwa | 10 Apr 2026

Botswana bets on gas mining boost for flagging economy

Sello Motseta | 10 Apr 2026

Mupane creditors grow uneasy as appeal drags on

Lewanika Timothy | 10 Apr 2026

Botswana must not be a flag of convenience for rogues

‘A man’s country is not a certain area of land, of mountains, rivers, and woods, but it is a principle and patriotism is loyalty to that principle’.- George William CurtisAccording to the report carried in this publication, the fraudsters operating the so-called “dark fleet” have selected Botswana’s flag as their cover of choice. This is a direct assault on our country’s most valuable asset, the good name.For decades, Botswana has...

Mmegi Editor | 10 April 2026

About us

Mmegi is the leading independent source of breaking news, latest news, current
affairs, Politics, Business, Sport, debates, analysis, and entertainment news in Botswana.

Explore

More