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HEALTH DIRECTORY OF BOTSWANA Registered with GPO 2013 Disclaimer We use every reasonable effort to keep the Health Directory Botswana accurate and up to date and may change the contents without notice to you. However, errors, omissions and delays may occur and we are not liable to you or any third party if you incur any loss as a result of reliance on information in this publication. Information about products and services is added and maintained by the product or service provider and we do not represent or warrant that this information is true and correct or up to date. Health Directory Botswana is not designed to, and does not, provide medical advice. All content (“content”), including text, graphics, images and information available in this publication is for gen- eral informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treat- ment. Never disregard professional medical advice, or delay in seeking it, because of something you have read in this directory. Never rely on information herein, in place of seeking professional medical advice. YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO REVIEW THE INFORMATION CAREFULLY WITH YOUR PROFESSIONAL HEALTHCARE PROVIDER. The Botswana Health Professions Council (BHPC) The Botswana Health Professions Council was established through an Act of Parliament, the Botswana Health Professions Act of 2001. It replaced the Medical, Dental and Pharmacy Act. The BHPC regulates and control the practice health professions in Botswana. Its primary duty is to promote the highest standards in the practice of health care and safeguard the welfare and interests of the people of Botswana in the practice and delivery of health services. The BHPC currently registers and regulates members of some 29 professions. These professions include Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, all branches of Psychology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Nutritionists & Dieticians, Radiographers, Optometrists, Opticians, Biomedical Engineers, Environmental Health Officers, Speech Therapist & Audiologists, Homeopaths and Na- turopaths, Acupuncturists, Chiropractors, paramedics, Dental Therapists, Pharmacy technicians among others. Composition of the Council The Council consists of 19 members: • The Director of Health Services • The Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Botswana or his/her representative who should be a specialist • Three (3) medical practitioners (one of who should be a specialist), two (2) Dentists, and two (2) pharmacists elected from among members of their professions registered as such in terms of sec- tion 9 of the BHP Act • Six (6) allied health professionals elected from members of their professions • One (1) associated health professional elected from among other associated health professionals registered as such in terms of section 9 of the BHP Act • One (1) person from the public not associated with the medical profession, appointed by the Min- ister of Health from among persons who, in his opinion, could make significant contributions to the deliberations of the Council • A member of the Attorney General Chambers nominated by the AG to attend meetings of the Council to act as legal adviser to the Council. • The BHPC Registrar, who acts as the Secretary to the Council Council members The members of the current Council are: • Mr Lesedi Keetile (Chairman) • Dr Goabamang Tsie (Medical doctor and Vice Chairman) • Dr Joseph Makhema (Medical doctor) • Dr Brighid Malone (Medical doctor) • Mr Boago Modiitsane (Optometrist) • Dr Khumo Seipone (Director of Health Services) • Ms Thato Molefi (Clinical Psychologist) Health Directory Botswana 2013 / www.healthdirectorybotswana.com 3 • Mr Selemela Matlho (Laboratory Scientist) • Ms Julia Buka (Dietician) • Mr Lefhenyo Tshukudu (Radiographer) • Ms Miracle Letshwene (Speech Therapist) • Dr Onalethata Johnson (Pharmacist) • Dr Kelebogile Lekau – Tacheba (Dentist) • Ms Mercy Mosarwe (Naturopath) • Mr Nchunga Nchunga (Legal advisor to Council) • Dr Kealeboga Kgosibodiba (Dentist) • Mr Uyapo Ndadi (Civil Society) • Mr Ogona Tshoswane (Registrar & Secretary to Council Duties & Functions of the BHPC Some of the functions of the BHPC include: • The registration of practitioners of the various professions, and the recognition of the requi- site qualifications for such professions • Keeping custody and maintaining the relevant registers of the various professions. • Monitoring standards of health care practice and medical ethics, and offering advice thereon to the practitioners of the various professions • Investigating cases of professional misconduct and public complaints lodged against practi- tioners and brought to the attention of the Council • Bringing to the attention of the Minister any information acquired by the Council and which it deems to be of public importance and interest and to offer such advice thereon as it consid- ers may be relevant. • Accreditation of health training programs and the determination of core competencies that graduates of such health training programs ought to attain. • Promoting high standards of professional training, proficiency, professional conduct and eti- quette and • Conducting inspection of premises of private practitioners to ensure they are in keeping with prescribed standards as befits facilities providing health care Professional boards and committees The BHPC operates through professional boards that represent various professions under the BHPC. The functions of the professional boards are to: • Consider all matters that concern their specific professions • Promote high standards in the practice of the profession and professional conduct and Report to the Council on any matters pertaining to their profession Dealing with complaints The BHPC welcomes written complaints and allegations against its registrants from members of the public. The Council may, through its disciplinary committee enquire into such complaints, charge or allegation of improper or disgraceful conduct of a professional nature brought against any practitioner and if it is satisfied that such complaint, charge or allegation has been proved, it may impose such penalty as it considers appropriate within the confines of the BHPC Act. The Secretariat The BHPC has a small secretariat headed by a Registrar who is the administrative head of the organization. There are two other officers that assist him with the day to day functions of the office. The Secretariat is currently housed at Plot 725, Main mall. Working hours are from 07h30 to 16h30 weekly. 4 Health Directory Botswana 2013 / www.healthdirectorybotswana.com Foreword PROVERBS 3: 5-6 “Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” he Health Directory Botswana has a geographical remit which covers the entirety of Botswana. Our goal is to work with key stakeholders and partners both within the Health Services and in other relevant sectors to improve the health and qual- ity of life of Batswana. We do not have a priority target group as we recognize that every individual needs access to health and health facilities. This is also in line with TOur National Vision 2016. In 2013 we have developed and launched The Health Directory Botswana. Our main aim is to bring and enhance accessibility of health and health facilities to the nation. This directory will provide the public with information on where to get relevant help as the need arises, in most cases that need is in emergency situations. At one time or another in our lives we find ourselves in need of medical assistance and often in an emergency, so it is important to be able to find the right help, support and guidance easily. This directory brings many of the relevant organisations together in one place so that anyone wanting to find services can do so easily. It contains a wide range of organizations and practitioners that can provide support not only through illness but also to gain and maintain an active and fulfilling role in life; to maintain health and wellbeing; plus to access training and support to obtain and maintain work, Thank You, Constance Rampape Health Directory Botswana 2013 / www.healthdirectorybotswana.com 5 Credits Contents GOVERNMENT MEDICAL CLINICS & HOSPITALS 8 Editorial & Editing: Raymond Rampape Classified Ads Gaborone Sales Manager: Beauty Parlour : .............................................. 9 Constance Rampape Counsellors : .............................................. 9 Dental : .............................................. 9 Sales Executive: Dermatologists : .............................................. 11 Raymond Rampape Ear, Nose, Throat & Hearing Surgeons : ...... 11 Emergency Services : .............................................. 11 General Practitioners : .............................................. 11 Graphics and Production Nursing Services : .............................................. 13 Merlin Wilson Holdings Obstetricians & Gynaecologists : ..................... 13 Optometrists : .............................................. 13 Design and Layout Orthopaedic Surgeons: ......................................... 13 Rekai M Mutisi Paediatricians : .............................................. 14 [email protected] Pharmacies : .............................................. 14 Physicians : .............................................. 15 Physiotherapists : .............................................. 15 Published by: Clinical