This piece reflects on findings from an Afrobarometer presentation concerning healthcare and service delivery in Botswana, based on a study conducted in July 2024. The data underscores an urgent need to revitalize and reinforce primary health care through decentralized governance structures. Respondents residing in sub-national regions reported suboptimal access to healthcare services, characterized by acute shortages of pharmaceuticals, inadequate infrastructure, and a deficit in healthcare personnel. Although the Afrobarometer data indicates a relatively low incidence of corruption within the health sector at the sub-national level, it does not extensively address corruption in the broader context of health service delivery. Notably, the findings suggest that eradicating medical corruption is crucial for enhancing access to healthcare.
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