Botswana MPs express concern over potential health crisis due to upcoming El Niño heatwave

They highlighted existing shortages of medicines, ambulances, and water in some areas, which could exacerbate health risks. These concerns were raised during a briefing by Minister of Health, Dr Stephen Modise, regarding the government's preparedness for the period of high temperatures expected between October 2026 and March 2027. MPs questioned the Ministry's resource adequacy to manage a potential increase in heat-related illnesses, particularly in rural regions where health facilities already face challenges.