Also known as: Mr Stephen Modise · Dr Stephen Modise · Dr Modise
Minister of Health who has led reform efforts including the National Health Insurance Policy and emergency medicine procurement measures.
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Daily News Botswana
… President Boko is accompanied by Ministers Dr Phenyo Butale, Dr Stephen Modise, and Dr Edwin Dikoloti, among other senior government officials. …
President Undertakes Working Visits To France and SpainThe BNF's central committee has settled a candidate dispute in Sefhophe ward after concerns emerged over the selection process and a claim by some UDC direct members to the ward. Following consultations between the committee and party members, BNF members agreed on a candidate for the coming by-election.
23 September 2026 · Mmegi →
The BNF's central committee has settled a candidate dispute in Sefhophe ward after concerns emerged over the selection process and a claim by some UDC direct members to the ward. Following consultations between the committee and party members, BNF members agreed on a candidate for the coming by-election.
23 September 2026 · Mmegi →
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.
31 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
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.
30 August 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
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.
24 August 2026 · Mmegi →
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.
13 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
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.
16 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
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.
7 July 2026 · Mmegi →
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.
10 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
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.
9 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
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.
20 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
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.
6 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana →