Study confirms decreased mortality in Botswana

Botswana has observed a slight decrease in mortality rates from 2008 to 2011 across all ages, according to the just released Statistics Botswana Mortality 2011 report.

There was however an increase in neonatal mortality recorded from 2009 to 2011. This refers to deaths among live births, which occurs during the first 28 completed days of life.  Overall inpatient mortality was 6,353 in 2011, marking a slight decrease of 2.7 percent compared to 6,535 deaths in 2010.

“According to the results there were more male deaths for the selected period compared to female deaths,” stated the report.

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We should care more for our infrastructure, road safety

These roads, which are vital conduits for trade and tourism, have long been in dire need of repair. However, while this development is undoubtedly a positive step, it also raises questions about broader issues of infrastructural management and road safety that deserve closer scrutiny.The A3 and A33 roads are not just any roads, they are critical arteries that connect Botswana to its neighbours and facilitate the movement of goods and people...

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