Botswana: Healthy living combats non communicable diseases

The article reports on a health run hosted by BW Women’s Race in Gaborone on 29 November, aimed at promoting healthy living and raising awareness about non-communicable diseases. The event focused on women’s health under the theme “standing with women and girls in health” and encouraged participants to better understand, manage and treat health-related conditions.

The organiser, Kesego Kebelaele-Okie, highlighted that non-communicable diseases remain a major health challenge in Botswana. Men were encouraged to participate in the run to show support for women’s health, while health service providers offered on-site screening services to participants.

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This article, first published by The Patriot Group, is part of the Media Parity Capacity Building   and republished as part of the programme series.