Swiss, Botswana laboratories to collaborate
Friday, February 10, 2023 | 740 Views |
BHP Lab Director Moyo told President Berset that they have now started to do testing for monkey pox in their laboratory
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Berset, who is on a state visit in the country, said this would help scientists identify viruses or variants quickly as a way of saving lives.
The Swiss health system is one of the world's best and Berset once held the Minister of Health portfolio before he became the President.
According to both the acting director of Veterinary Services, Kobedi Segale and acting Lands and Agriculture minister, Edwin Dikoloti, the virus currently raging through the North-East mostly likely first entered the country during the festive season.From the “unprecedented” number of cases picked in testing last week, it is likely that cattle and other livestock could have been infected last year, without being reported.Animal health...