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An Outreach program, by private sector partnership with Botswana Government and other volunteer organizations, to assist some of Botswana’s more remote village communities with access to essential medical assistance through aviation services.
Following the end of the Global COVID-19 pandemic, the more remote and rural communities in Botswana were affected both directly and indirectly.
When the frontline workers from most of the formal institutions were being called to duty in order to assist the general population fight against the virus, coupled with the restrictions on travel, transport and supply, these rural communities had further reduced access to basic medical services, aside from the initial restrictions they have sustained prior to the pandemic. These “gaps” in service became all the more apparent and this Initiative was started in order to assist in alleviating those shortcomings.
Not all the health issues are directly linked to the corona virus as these communities have had little exposure to people that are from outside their respective communities. In spite of this, other general medical issues have risen amongst the more vulnerable within these communities and requires immediate attention.
The ultimate plan of the Outreach, is to coordinate mobile medical treatment hubs, manned with volunteer doctors and medical staff that can be mobilized and set up in these communities for a period of time. The mission is that they may attempt to treat some of the more pertinent health issues that are afflicting the community. At the least a minimum of 3-day visits will be required. The idea is to have the doctors and medical equipment flown in as the preferred mode of travel. Strategic partnerships with relevant stakeholders within the sector will greatly assist with the successful implementation of the program. Social services will also be invited, time and space allowing.
The overall objective is to set up a system, increase frequency of visits, coordinated not only at Jedibe Island but within the entire Okavango Delta region, then increasing to across the country.