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Masisi provides sound leadership in COVID-19 fight

Mokgweetsi Masisi PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Mokgweetsi Masisi PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

I, on the basis of my experience in government, wish to exercise our right of reply following a story carried in your publication under the headline: Masisi mismanaging COVID-19.

The title of the story and its contents are void of scientific information and, therefore, exaggerated and misleading. For the record, President Masisi has led a spirited and well-coordinated fight against COVID-19 despite our nation’s resources constraints and limitations pertaining to vaccination delivery from manufacturers – something experienced by all developing countries. In fact, despite the regrettable challenges faced, statistics demonstrate that Botswana out performs many in this fight. Facts should not be selectively ignored.

You will be aware that many journalists the world over have taken the virtuous and ethical position to source information from credible organisations like the World Health Organisation, in a bid to flatten the misinformation curve.

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