Health minister advocates fight against malaria
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Dr Edwin Dikoloti PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES
Speaking at the World Malaria commemoration day at Letlhakeng village recently, Dikoloti said sustaining gains will take extra effort until the job is completed to eliminate malaria in the country. He said they have managed to reduce the incidence of malaria from 28.7/1,000 population in 2001 to 0.30/1,000 population in 2022.
“The theme for World Malaria Day 2022 is 'Advance Equity. Build Resilience. End Malaria.'; a theme that I find to be appropriate and fitting, as it seeks to not only encourage individuals, [but also] governments, institutions, and the private sector across the world to make a commitment to saving millions more lives. It also helps communities and economies to thrive by ending malaria.
These roads, which are vital conduits for trade and tourism, have long been in dire need of repair. However, while this development is undoubtedly a positive step, it also raises questions about broader issues of infrastructural management and road safety that deserve closer scrutiny.The A3 and A33 roads are not just any roads, they are critical arteries that connect Botswana to its neighbours and facilitate the movement of goods and people...