Despite heavy rains and flooding, our visit to the vibrant city of Gaborone was a success! We hosted an impactful One-Day Breakfast Meeting with Clinical Officers, Ministry of Health representatives, Public Service Management, and CEOs from various private hospitals.
β¨ Key Highlights:
π€ Hon. Phenyo Segokyo, MP for Tlokweng, represented the Minister of State and delivered the keynote address.
We had insightful presentations from:
β‘οΈ Scot Smalley (IAPAE)
β‘οΈ Dr. Nyamu Selesio (Kenya)
β‘οΈ Fenwick Muthangya (SONPAA, Kenya)
β‘οΈ Manase Bocha (Kenya)
β‘οΈ Neba Jones (Zambia)
β‘οΈ Thabo Sebetso (Botswana Clinical Officers Union)
β‘οΈ Mofenyi Maripe (Botswana)
π Major Milestone:
We released the GACOPA 4th International Conference Report, which was well received by the Chief Guest. The report will be available online soon, and certificates will be sent to all conference attendees.
π« Visit to Boitakaneo College:
A significant part of todayβs activities included a visit to Boitakaneo College, where we had the privilege to engage with Dr. Tiro Mampane, the Provost and founder. Excitingly, the college is on the verge of receiving its university charter and is set to launch the Clinical Officer Anaesthesia Program β the first of its kind in Botswana!
π Looking Ahead:
Tomorrow, weβll be meeting with the Minister of Health and the Botswana Health Professions Council to continue shaping the future of healthcare and education.
πͺ A Special Thank You to the Botswana team for their incredible dedication, even in challenging times