Health Ministry faces P6.5 Billion legal claims

Essential medicines have remained out of stock in several health facilities since 2021A recent report from the Office of the Ombudsman has unveiled a staggering financial threat to Botswana’s healthcare system: over P6.5 billion in legal claims stemming from more than 250 medical malpractice lawsuits filed since 2021. This surge in litigation lays bare years of systemic neglect and institutional failure. This content is locked Login To Unlock The Content! Post Views: 291

admin Published: January 27, 2026 | Updated: January 28, 2026 1 minute read

Essential medicines have remained out of stock in several health facilities since 2021

A recent report from the Office of the Ombudsman has unveiled a staggering financial threat to Botswana’s healthcare system: over P6.5 billion in legal claims stemming from more than 250 medical malpractice lawsuits filed since 2021. This surge in litigation lays bare years of systemic neglect and institutional failure.