AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHealth Infrastructure Investment: A Texas-based private equity firm says it will build a 130-bed specialist TEMCO Hospital Ecosystem on the outskirts of Gaborone, combining a hospital, “medical hospitality” for families, and a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility—aimed at reducing specialist-care gaps. Non-Communicable Disease Burden: Statistics Botswana reports 14,037 deaths in 2024, up 3.9%, with non-communicable diseases driving most deaths (60.1%), while injuries account for 13.1%. Healthy Ageing & Community Wellness: Botswana’s Beyond 40 Walk in Gaborone encouraged active living and healthy ageing, with a focus on wellbeing for people over 40 and support for survivors of gender-based violence. Public Accountability on Health Facilities: Unions and opposition parties are pressing for full disclosure and scrutiny of the “African Hero” schools and clinics partnership linked to Zunaid Moti, with Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee considering whether to summon senior officials. Injury & Recovery in Sport: Silver Strikers’ Deborah Henry is recovering after successful surgery for a distal fibula fracture, beginning rehabilitation. Public Health Preparedness (Regional): WHO and the Pandemic Fund handed Lesotho medical and ICT equipment to strengthen disease surveillance and response.
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