Medicine shortage triggers health emergency in Botswana

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Medicine shortage triggers health emergency in Botswana  A health emergency has been declared in Botswana as the country runs critically low on medicines and supplies. Hospitals and clinics are struggling to treat conditions like hypertension, cancer, and diabetes.  READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2025/08/26/medicine-shortage-triggers-health-emergency-in-botswana  Subscribe on our Dailymotion channel and receive all the latest news from the continent.    Africanews is available in English and French.  Website : www.africanews.com  Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/  Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews

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00:00A health emergency declared in Botswana as the country runs critically low on medicines and supplies.

00:07The soldiers have left hospitals and clinics scrambling to treat illnesses ranging from hypertension to cancer and diabetes.

00:15The health ministry blames the crisis on financial challenges.

00:18President Douma Boko says rising procurement costs and inefficient distribution systems have led to losses, waste and damage.

00:26It's a scenario the country hoped to avoid.

00:28Back in early August, the health ministry warned of depleting stock and postponed all non-urgent surgeries.

00:34Since then, the finance ministry has approved $250 million, around $17.35 million in emergency funds for medical supplies.

00:43Botswana's budget has been under pressure this year, largely due to a prolonged slump in the global diamond market.

00:49The country is the world's top producer of diamonds by value.

00:51Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump cut health funding to Botswana, though it's unclear if that's linked to the current crisis.

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