The Botswana Nurses Union (BONU) has raised concerns about patient safety and working conditions at Sefhophe Clinic after its conversion into a 24-hour health facility, saying the service was expanded without adequate staff to meet the demands of round-the-clock care.
The union said the clinic was operating with only five nurses and one midwife, a staffing complement it considers inadequate for a facility expected to provide continuous services, respond to emergencies and meet the healthcare needs of surrounding communities.
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