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Public health system in crisis under Modise—Unions

The unions have expressed grave concern and deep disappointment over the continued deterioration of Botswana’s public health system PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
The unions have expressed grave concern and deep disappointment over the continued deterioration of Botswana’s public health system PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

The 5+1 Cooperating Unions says the public health system has plunged into a crisis under the leadership of the Minister of Health, Dr Stephen Modise, and has called for his sacking.

The unions under the 5+1 C U banner include Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU), Botswana Sectors of Educators Trade Union (BOSETU), Botswana Teachers Union (BTU), National Amalgamated Central, Local and Parastatal Manual Workers’ Union (NALCGPWU), Botswana Nurses Union (BONU), and Botswana Doctors Union (BDU).

The unions have expressed grave concern and deep disappointment over the continued deterioration of Botswana’s public health system under the leadership of Dr Modise.

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