Ebola Preparedness: Botswana’s Ministry of Health says resistance to Ebola screening at the Tlokweng Border Post has been reported, but insists it’s isolated and being managed through awareness and monitoring. Adolescent Mental Health: CHOP researchers report a youth-led “Safe Haven” approach in Botswana shows promise for teens and young adults, especially underserved groups and young people living with HIV. Polio Vaccination Drive: A nationwide polio campaign runs June 8–11, with teams doing house-to-house visits and site-based vaccination to protect children and maintain Botswana’s polio-free status. Pharma Supply & Competition: French healthcare group CFAO Healthcare received unconditional CCA approval to buy a 75% controlling stake in Medswana, a major pharmaceutical wholesaler, expanding Botswana’s medicines supply chain. Local Care Support: Athlone received a medical donation of hypertension, cholesterol and diabetes medicines, aimed at easing drug shortages and supporting community health needs. Wildlife Health & Safety: Two pangolin traffickers in South Africa were sentenced to eight years, underscoring the health and conservation risks linked to illegal wildlife trade. Debt Pressure: Botswana was ranked top for the fastest-growing debt surge globally, raising concerns about what rising borrowing could mean for households and public services. Cancer Capacity Building: Merck Foundation highlights ongoing cancer training scholarships and awareness work across Africa, including efforts to strengthen oncology care teams.