Prioritise remote areas staffing – Ombudsman report

This follows an investigation into whether the government of Botswana fulfilled its obligations on appropriate governance and resource allocation in the public health sector. The investigation found that persistent shortages, service delays, inhumane conditions, and systemic breakdowns long highlighted in media reports could longer be dismissed as isolated incidents.

In the recommendations, the Ombudsman urged the Ministry to intensify accelerated recruitment drives and introduce strong retention incentives, with particular focus on remote districts where communities remain most affected by limited access to quality health care.