Botswana - Obtain Health Education and Advice

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Procedure

Apply In person

1. The Ministry of Health & Awareness (MoH), Department of Public Health office with the aid of public and private registered hospitals and clinics offers services such as Primary Health Care Services that includes Health Education and Advice Services. MoH Contact & Map Details
2. Health education and advice is one strategy for implementing health promotion and disease prevention programs by all Health Extension Practitioners. Persons who wish to access such services should visit the local clinic and express their interest, normally public clinic schedules date(s) and time when such programs are held.
3. In case of an outbreak of a contiguous disease, the local health clinic will arrange for a public forum in schools and public halls or grounds to educate and advise the public.
4. Health education provides learning experiences on health topics to target populations such as.
   • A family planning/ HIV/AIDS service for a couple.
   • A school club about HIV/AIDS/ Teen early pregnancy.
   • A gathering of mothers about breastfeeding their children.
   • Class students learning about hygiene and sanitation.
   • Factory workers' understanding of occupational health hazards.
   • Counseling of a pregnant mother about issues relating to her pregnancy.

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Required Documents

• No required supporting documentation is required.

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Health & Wellness (MoH)
Physical Address:
Ministry of Health & Wellness
Plot 54609
24 Amos StreetGovernment EnclaveGaborone

Postal Address:
Ministry of Health & WellnessHeadquarters
Private Bag 0038Gaborone
Toll-Free Customer: 0800600740
Inquiries: 3632500/3170585
Emergency Services:  997
Email Address: [email protected]
MoH Contact & Map Details
MoH Website
Ministry Business hours: Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-1:00 pm and 2:00 pm -5:00 pm, closed during Public Holidays.

NOTE: Hours of Operation: Public Clinics operate weekdays from 7.30 am to 4.30 pm with a nurse on call available after hours, weekends and holidays. Some public clinics operate 24 hours.

Eligibility

• All members of the public are eligible to obtain these services.

Fees

• No fee associate with the service.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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Related Videos

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Instructions

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e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

Required Information

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or Country of Birth.

Need for the Document

• The main goal of health education and advice programs is to enable each individual and family within a particular community to exercise their right to develop and achieve their physical, mental, and social potential.
• Health education aims to help prevent illness and disease, maintain and improve the health of your community members, reduce exposure to risk factors and help people adjust so they are more able to live with disabilities.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

MoH Health Services

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