Botswana has begun intensified screening for Ebola at all entry points following outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The North East District Council has established isolation facilities at Ramokgwena border post and says Masunga Hospital is prepared to admit patients, though no cases have been recorded yet.
28 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Project Bula Buka, officially launched in February 2026, provides learners who did not progress to senior secondary school with an alternative educational pathway. The initiative operates at designated learning centres such as Ipeleng Primary School in Lobatse, where students like 17-year-old Lebogang Seleka study core subjects daily to improve their prospects.
28 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana's Ministry of Health has introduced new screening measures for all incoming travellers, including temperature checks and screening for Ebola symptoms, with particular focus on those who have visited the DRC, Uganda, or other Ebola-affected areas within the past 21 days. Symptomatic travellers will be isolated and transported to designated health facilities, and the public has been advised to avoid non-essential travel to affected regions and practise strict hygiene measures.
28 May 2026 · Mmegi →
Dr. Paul Iwuanyanwu argues that STEM education should emphasize critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and argumentation about societal issues, rather than focusing solely on technical content and procedural accuracy, as modern STEM professionals must defend interpretations and navigate complex trade-offs affecting communities.
28 May 2026 · Weekend Post →
As Emergency Medicine Day approaches on May 27, the specialty is being highlighted for its growing importance in addressing global healthcare challenges, particularly in Africa where fewer than 10% have access to formal emergency medical services amid rising population growth, road accidents, and infectious disease outbreaks.
28 May 2026 · Weekend Post →