National Health Policy Towards a Healthier Botswana.
Country
Type of law
Policy
Abstract
The National Health Policy Towards a Healthier Botswana (20122) is a Policy that will guide the health development of Botswana for next 10 years. The Policy's mission is to achieve a sustainable improvement in health status through progressive creation and maintenance of physical, mental, economic and social well-being.
Goals and objectives are identified under different priority areas. The Areas that the Policy identifies are 1) Leadership and Governance; 2) Health Services Delivery; 3) Human Resources for Health; 4) Health financing; 5) Medicines, Vaccines and Health Technologies (this include Medicines, vaccines and other medical products, Equipment; Infrastructure) 6) Health Information & Research; 7) Lifestyle/behavioural Determinants of Health (this includes Reducing Smoking; Healthy food habits and increased physical activity; Alcohol and substance abuse; Environment, Health & Safety).
Specific Roles and responsibilities for implementation of the Policy are identified in a table where several Sectors, public administration bodies and stakeholders are identified, including donors, partners, NGOs and private sector.
Goals and objectives are identified under different priority areas. The Areas that the Policy identifies are 1) Leadership and Governance; 2) Health Services Delivery; 3) Human Resources for Health; 4) Health financing; 5) Medicines, Vaccines and Health Technologies (this include Medicines, vaccines and other medical products, Equipment; Infrastructure) 6) Health Information & Research; 7) Lifestyle/behavioural Determinants of Health (this includes Reducing Smoking; Healthy food habits and increased physical activity; Alcohol and substance abuse; Environment, Health & Safety).
Specific Roles and responsibilities for implementation of the Policy are identified in a table where several Sectors, public administration bodies and stakeholders are identified, including donors, partners, NGOs and private sector.
Attached files
Web site
Date of text
Entry into force notes
2011-2021.
Repealed
No
Publication reference
Ministry of Health.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No