AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCancer Capacity Push: Merck Foundation, African First Ladies and health ministries say they’re expanding oncology training across Africa, including scholarships for clinical training and postgraduate cancer/oncology and pain-management programmes—aimed at tackling late diagnosis and specialist shortages. Elder Care Pressure: A new study flags that Botswana’s older population has doubled over 20 years, but care services haven’t kept up—raising the stakes as pensions grow while budgets tighten. Public Health Accountability: Botswana’s Ministry of Health has responded to the Ombudsman after a report on failing service delivery, outlining remedial steps—though critics say implementation speed is the real test. Midwifery Crisis: The Botswana Nurses Union warns maternal care is becoming unsafe and unlawful due to staffing shortages and overwork. Labour & FMD: Labour Minister Pius Mokgware warns meat employers not to use FMD restrictions as a cover for illegal retrenchments. Leadership in Focus: Botswana marks mourning for former President Festus Mogae, widely credited with prioritising HIV/AIDS and strengthening governance.
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