Last night, President Duma Boko briefed Dikgosi on key reforms in Botswana’s public health system, highlighting measures to improve access, reduce congestion, and strengthen rural diagnostics. The President outlined immediate actions designed to ease pressure on major referral facilities and enhance service delivery across the country.
A major step is the immediate transition of Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital to full public status. Outpatient services will be relocated to reduce congestion at Princess Marina Hospital, Nyangabwe, and other key facilities. Dialysis services are moving from Gaborone Block 8 Clinic to Sir Ketumile, ensuring patients access specialised care in a fully equipped public hospital. Public transport licenses will be issued to support new routes to the hospital, improving accessibility for patients and staff.
To strengthen rural diagnostics, mobile X-ray clinics will be deployed to Gumare, Bobonong, and Pandamatenga. These units will address diagnostic gaps in remote areas and support timely medical interventions. In Gaborone, Princess Marina Hospital’s orthopaedics department will receive relief through backlog clearance, expanded bed capacity, shared theatres at SKMTH, and the procurement of new equipment. These steps aim to reduce waiting times and improve patient safety.
Ntlo ya Dikgosi Chairperson Kgosi Malope II welcomed the President’s proactive engagement. He praised the ongoing consultations with traditional leaders and affirmed the House’s commitment to continued collaboration in driving national development.
President Boko reaffirmed his dedication to serving Batswana and delivering on his promises. The public health reforms reflect a focus on structural improvements, increased access to care, and strengthened national healthcare capacity. Citizens can expect more efficient services, better access to specialist care, and enhanced support for rural communities as these measures take effect.
