… Delivering the ambulances, Minister of Health Dr Stephen Modise said the handover marked a pivotal moment in government’s commitment to strengthening primary healthcare. …
… The Minister of Health, Dr Stephen Modise, has framed NHI as a question of dignity and equity, whether people can obtain quality care regardless of where they live or what they earn. …
They warned that shortages of medicines, ambulances and water in some areas could put more lives at risk.The concerns were raised last week when Minister of Health, Dr Stephen Modise briefed Parliament on government’s preparedness for the anticipated period of extreme temperature …
Minister of Health Dr Stephen Modise has called on Members of Parliament to scrutinise the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) Reform, describing it as one of the most consequential initiatives in Botswana’s history. …
… Addressing the media during a press briefing yesterday, BNF Secretary General, Dr Stephen Modise said the event was a defining moment for their party to lead the transformation they have been advocating for. …
… He faces allegations relating to abuse of office and conduct that allegedly brought the office of the executive director into disrepute.A charge letter dated June 18, 2026 and signed by BNF secretary-general Dr Stephen Modise, alleges that whilst serving as executive secretary, M …
Minister of Health Dr Stephen Modise has assured the nation that government was making progress in addressing medicine shortages across the country, with large consignments of essential medicines already arriving and more expected in the coming weeks. …
President Advocate Duma Boko (left), Minister of Health, Dr Stephen Modise (second left) and Botswana Harvard Health Partnership (BHP) officials during a courtesy call by the latter at the Office of the President in Gaborone yesterday. …
… Meanwhile, BNF secretary general, Mr Stephen Modise, described the anniversary as a historic milestone, noting that for the first time in its 60-year history, the party celebrated as part of the governing movement of the great republic. …
The Ministry of Health handed over six state-of-the-art ambulances to the Ministry of Local Government and Traditional Affairs to improve emergency medical care in Botswana's remote districts, with the goal of reducing emergency response times and improving maternal healthcare access. Minister of Health Dr Stephen Modise noted that the country's maternal mortality rate of 176.6 deaths per 100,000 live births is alarming and requires improved access to timely medical care.
The Ministry of Health handed over six state-of-the-art ambulances to the Ministry of Local Government and Traditional Affairs to improve emergency medical care in Botswana's remote districts, with the goal of reducing emergency response times and improving maternal healthcare access. Minister of Health Dr Stephen Modise noted that the country's maternal mortality rate of 176.6 deaths per 100,000 live births is alarming and requires improved access to timely medical care.
Parliament unanimously adopted the National Health Insurance Policy on 19 August 2026, and the Ministry of Health announced a ten-year partnership with Abu Dhabi Health Data Services covering medicines, medical products, digital health, genomics and supply-chain support. The Minister of Health framed NHI as a question of dignity and equity, ensuring people can obtain quality care regardless of where they live or what they earn.
MPs questioned the Ministry of Health's preparedness for extreme temperatures expected between October 2026 and March 2027, warning that shortages of medicines, ambulances and water in some areas could put more lives at risk, particularly in rural health facilities.
Minister of Health Dr Stephen Modise has urged Members of Parliament to scrutinise the proposed National Health Insurance Reform, calling it one of Botswana's most consequential initiatives aimed at achieving Universal Health Coverage through fundamental transformation of the health system. The reform is designed to deliver a more resilient, digitised and interoperable health system, with a proposed strategic national fund to allow government to purchase healthcare services more effectively and reduce reliance on donor funding.
The Botswana National Front will convene its 61st national congress in Jwaneng from July 18–20, officiated by President Advocate Duma Boko under the theme "The Torch We Carried, The Nation We Must Build," with delegates from regional and international fraternal partners including the ANC, EFF, SACP, ZANU-PF, and SWAPO.
The Botswana National Front has deferred the disciplinary hearing of its executive secretary, who was suspended in February and faces allegations of abuse of office and misconduct. The postponement follows his request for documents and witness details needed to prepare his defence.
Health Minister Stephen Modise announced that government is addressing medicine shortages through emergency procurement measures, including six to 12 months' worth of supplies from the IDA Foundation and seven months' worth from the United Arab Emirates, with additional consignments arriving in coming weeks.
President Duma Boko congratulated the Botswana Harvard Health Partnership for their significant role in breakthrough HIV prevention research and the discovery of the Omicron COVID variant in 2021. The partnership's executive director noted their contributions to Botswana's public health milestones and their participation in landmark studies that shaped local and international HIV treatment and prevention guidelines.
At the BNF's 60th anniversary gala, President Duma Boko emphasized leadership driven by faith and long-term vision, while warning that diamonds account for about 80 per cent of national revenue and calling for urgent economic diversification through infrastructure projects, improved bureaucratic efficiency, and production-based empowerment. He also stressed the need for rule of law and institutional reform.
President Advocate Duma Boko has departed for France to attend the One Health Summit on April 7, which brings together global leaders to discuss human, animal, plant, and ecosystem health, focusing on zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, sustainable food systems, and pollution exposure. He will hold bilateral talks with President Emmanuel Macron and engage on trade and investment opportunities, then travel to Spain on April 9 for economic diplomacy discussions and talks with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez Perez-Castejon.