Ministry of Health

Conveyance of Corpse

Overview

The service is for the facilitation of the release of a corpse from a health facility to next of kin/family.

Who is eligible?

Next of kin/family members.

How do I get this service?

Visit Ministry of Health and Wellness Headquarters

Floor 9, Office 9A18 (The service is currently offered at headquarters only)

What supporting documents are required?
  • Three certified copies of death certificate. 
  • Three copies of non-infectious letter from the hospital.
  • Three certified copies of passport of deceased.
  • Three certified copies of passport of the accompanying person with the same surname (in case of different surnames, affidavit from police to be availed).
  • If person died at home, three copies of police affidavit needed.
  • Death certificate should always show cause of death, if not, affidavit from police to be availed to confirm there is no foul play.
How long will this service take?

Immediate.

Where can I obtain this service?
  • Visit Ministry of Health and Wellness Headquarters in Gaborone 
  • Opening hours are from 07:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays. 

 

How much does it cost?

There is no cost associated with this service 

Meta tags

Health and Wellness, Public Health Services 

Keywords

Corpse, Conveyance.

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Health
Where can I get more information on this Service

Ministry of Health and Wellness Headquarters in Gaborone 

Department of Health Services

Floor 9, Office 9A18

Plot 5409, 24 Amos Street

Government Enclave

Gaborone, Botswana

Telephone: 3632424/TEL: 3632027

Registration of Private Health Professionals

Overview

This service makes provision for the licensing of private health practitioners in Botswana.

Who is eligible?

Health professionals.

How do I get this service?

Visit the Ministry of Health and Wellness Headquarters, floor 9 office 9A10.  

What supporting documents are required?
  • Registration certificates from Botswana Health Professions Council. 
  • Passport for non-citizens. 
  • National identity card (Omang).
How long will this service take?

Immediate. 

Where can I obtain this service?

Ministry of Health and Wellness Headquarters

Department of Health Services

Private Practice Licensing Office

Office 9A10

Tel: 3632505

How much does it cost?

No cost to obtain this service.

Meta tags

The Republic of Botswana, Botswana, Gaborone.

Keywords

Registration, Private registration, Private health, Private health practitioners, Licensing, Health professionals, Health practitioners.

Synonyms

Private Practice

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Health
Where can I get more information on this Service

Ministry of Health and Wellnes

Department of Health Services

Private Practice Licensing Office

Office 9A10

Tel: 3632505

Oral Health Services

Overview

The provision of Oral Health Services to the nation according to client’s requirement.

It starts with Oral Examination as requested by the client to provision of the necessary treatment according to the client’s requirement and the final diagnosis of what the clients is suffering from or presenting with at the particular time. 

Oral Health Education is also provided to equip individuals and groups with the necessary information for prevention of oral diseases.

Who is eligible?

Citizen and non-citizens.

How do I get this service?

Visit any health facility.

 

What supporting documents are required?
  • Hospital card. 
  • National Identity card (Omang) for citizens.
  • Passport for non-citizens. 
How long will this service take?

The time is dependent on the procedure that needs to be done.

Where can I obtain this service?

Visit any health facility

How much does it cost?
  • BWP 5.00 for citizens 
  • BWP50.00 for non-citizens if attended by Oral Health Personnel and P80.00 if seen by a Specialist; however, they are offered consultation and treatment only for Emergencies.
Meta tags

The Republic of Botswana, Botswana, Gaborone.

Keywords

Oral health, Oral examination, Education, Health education, Oral treatment.

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Health
Where can I get more information on this Service

Ministry of Health and Wellness Headquarters.

Department of Community Health Services

Health Promotion and Education Division

Oral Health Unit

3632109

Yellow Fever Vaccination

Overview

Botswana and other countries require the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis as proof of vaccination against yellow fever before entry, particularly travelers from or those who have visited or have transited yellow fever endemic areas. This service is offered at selected health facilities in the country.

Who is eligible?

Citizens and non-citizens. 

How do I get this service?

Visit nearest Health facility that offer the Yellow fever vaccine.

What supporting documents are required?
  • Valid National Identity card (Omang). 
  • Passport for non-citizens.
How long will this service take?

Immediate.

Where can I obtain this service?

Service is offered at the following facilities:

Kgatelopele Clinic, Block 8, Gaborone on Thursdays from 1000 hours to 1630 hours, Tel-3939345

Nkaikela Clinic, Tlokweng on Wednesdays from 1000 hours to 1630 hours, Tel-3936890/3928228

Tlokweng Clinic, Tlokweng on Wednesdays from 1000 hours to 1630 hours, Tel-3928596

Village Clinic, Extension 15, Gaborone on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1400 hours to 1630 hours, Tel-3956114/3973670/3976308

Nkoyayaphiri Clinic, Mogoditshane on Tuesdays from 1000 hours to 1200 hours, Tel-3936890

Mogoditshane Clinic, Mogoditshane on Tuesdays from 1000 hours to 1200 hours, Tel-3952548

Botshwelelo Clinic, Francistown on Wednesdays from 0730 hours to 1630 hours, Tel-2442188/2442103

Airstrip Clinic, Xhosa II, Mahalapye on Fridays from 0730 hours to 1630 hours, Tel-4710569/4710009

Letsholathebe II Memorial Hospital, Maun on Thursdays from 1100 hours to 1630 hours, Tel-6879000/6879309/10

Kasane Health Post, Kasane on Wednesdays from 0730 hours to 1245 hours, Tel-6250347/6250333

How much does it cost?
  • No cost for citizens.
  • BWP 40.00 for non-citizens.
Meta tags

The Republic of Botswana, Botswana, Gaborone.

Keywords

Yellow fever, vaccination, yellow fever vaccination, Prophylaxis.

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Health
Where can I get more information on this Service

Ministry of Health and Wellness

Department of Community Health Services

Environmental and Occupational Health Division

Port Health Unit

Office GC 13/17

Tell: 3632448/3632882

Opening Hours: Enquire with the selected health facilities before visiting.

National HIV Testing Services

Overview
  • Provides HIV/AIDS and STI Counselling and Testing Services.
  • Provides Behaviour Change Interventions and Communications (BCIC) on HIV/AIDS.
  • Provides information on HIV/AIDS.
  • Provide technical guidance to HIV/AIDS workplace programmes.
Who is eligible?

Citizens and non-citizens of all ages.

How do I get this service?

Visit nearest health facilities- both public and private; as well as designated civil society organizations for HIV testing services. The service can also be provided on a personal request basis.

What supporting documents are required?
  • Birth certificate.
  • National Identity card (Omang) for citizens.
  • Passport for non-citizens.
How long will this service take?
  • Same day test results. 
  • Fourteen (14) working days for infants less than eighteen (18) months.
Where can I obtain this service?

Visit nearest health facilities- both public and private; as well as designated civil society organizations for HIV testing services. 

How much does it cost?

Free

Meta tags

The Republic of Botswana, Botswana, Gaborone,

Keywords

HIV testing, HIV, AIDS, Testing, HIV/AIDS, STI, Counselling, Testing service, Behavioural change

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Health
Where can I get more information on this Service

Ministry of Health and Wellness

Department of Health Services

HTS office 2C6

Tel: 3632313

Safe Male Circumcision (SMC)

Overview

Male circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin covering the head of the penis to permanently expose the glands. Safe Male Circumcision is one of the Human Immunodeficiency Viruses (HIV) prevention strategies.

Who is eligible?

HIV negative men aged 0-49 years.

How do I get this service?
  • Visit designated health facilities. 
  • Mobile clinics in hard to reach areas.
What supporting documents are required?
  • Birth certificate for minors.
  • Valid National Identity card (Omang). 
  • Valid Passport for non-citizens.
How long will this service take?

Immediate. 

Where can I obtain this service?

Designated health facilities

How much does it cost?

No cost.

Meta tags

The Republic of Botswana, Botswana, Gaborone.

Keywords

Circumcision, male circumcision, safe circumcision.

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Health
Where can I get more information on this Service
  • All Health facilities in the country provide information of Safe Male Circumcision. (Clinics and hospitals), MOH HQ. 
  • Telephone number: 3632235.
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