Botswana Health Crisis as Diamond Trade Drains the Country’s Finances
In recent years, Botswana has been celebrated as a model of stable governance and economic growth in Africa, largely owing to its lucrative diamond industry. Though, the gleaming rocks that onc promised prosperity are now casting a long shadow over the nation’s health system. As revenues from diamond exports continue to wane, an urgent crisis has emerged, threatening the very foundations of public health in this southern African nation. With pressures mounting from dwindling financial resources, hospitals and clinics are struggling to cope with rising patient numbers and an escalating burden of diseases. This article explores the intricate link between Botswana’s diamond trade and the alarming decline in healthcare, revealing a nation trapped between its wealth of natural resources and the urgent need to invest in the well-being of its people.
Botswana’s Economic Strain: How Diamond revenues Are Failing Public…
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Author : Miles Cooper
Publish date : 2026-02-22 16:55:00
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