Botswana Medical Association

05/11/2019

Donate to raise funds for a prostate biopsy kit for Princess Marina Hospital. Contact Donnell Kutlapye for account details.

06/11/2017

In case you missed, Sir Ketumile Academic Hospital to open early next year. The availability of vital drugs stood at more than 86% at our facilities

26/10/2017

The following Medical News story describes how bacteriophage therapy might help fight antibiotic resistant infections.

24/10/2017

Are you helping breed super-bacteria?

23/10/2017

BMA invites interested doctors across the country interested in being a part of the Communications and Relations committee to please send us an e-mail at botsmedicalassociation@gmail.com

One of the committee's roles will be to provide thought leadership for the country's healthcare. Only people interested in being active will be part of the committee.

23/10/2017

An interesting article that cuts through the very essence of our healthcare system, Task Shifting. Good/Bad?

To the physicians and surgeons who read JAMA, it sounds strange to hear that ancillary medical personnel are now doing surgery solo without the burden of 9

15/10/2017

Botswana has a high burden of cervical cancer due to a limited screening program and high HIV prevalence. About 60% of the cervical cancer patients are HIV positive; most present with advanced cervical disease. Through initiatives by the Botswana Ministry ...

15/10/2017

Innovative ways to improve Tuberculosis Drug compliance.

Text messages could hasten tuberculosis drug compliance. By - Eliza Barclay

15/10/2017

Here’s a most entertaining email about a tricky case (some details changed for the usual reasons), with my annotations in brackets: Subject: Regimen intensification? Hi Paul: Long-time reader, first time caller. [Love that intentional mixed metaphor — should we start a radio talk show?] We have a pt...

13/10/2017

Another football player dies on the field, should we do more to promote the implementation and strengthen regulations for sports medicine? How should the BMA engage the Botswana National Sports Council?

JWANENG: Botho Football Club here is reeling with shock and mourning the death of one of its players who collapsed and died during a match on Sunday.

13/10/2017

What are your thoughts regarding C-Sections? How should BMA contribute to the regulations that the Minister is proposing?

The Minister of Health and Wellness is gravely concerned by the rate at which caesarean sections (C-sections) have become elective procedures based on convenience as opposed to medical necessity.