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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