Rubella and de-worming campaign going smooth
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
The Government Hospital’s public relations officer, Onalethata Nkwe has said so far the campaign has been going well with good turn out looking at the population within their catchment area.
“We appreciate parents and guardians who were cooperative during the campaign which ends on Friday. They brought their children for vaccinations without any hassle. We have never had any cases of refusal of treatment from any of the parents,” she said.
That should concern every Motswana. The implications extend far beyond cattle and farmers. Botswana’s beef industry is a critical pillar of the economy, supporting thousands of households and sustaining businesses along the value chain.The loss of access to lucrative export markets has already demonstrated how quickly an animal-health crisis can become an economic crisis.This is, therefore, not the time for complacency, blame, or political...