Ookeditse
Ookeditse is an assistant minister in Botswana who recently addressed concerns raised by Member of Parliament Motlhaleemang Moalosi regarding the delayed introduction of injectable antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) in the country. He explained that while these treatments were approved in 2022, their availability has been hindered due to global supply constraints, with research institutions securing much of the stock. Ookeditse highlighted the potential benefits of injectable ARVs, including improved adherence to treatment and reduced stigma associated with daily medication, while also noting that new promising products are on the horizon, although widespread availability in Botswana is unlikely before 2025.
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Ookeditse leads the BPF and is involved in a legal dispute regarding the party's leadership.
BPF leadership battles: A defining moment :: Mmegi Online
Botswana· 2026-02-23
Ookeditse is an assistant minister and Member of Parliament for Nata-Gweta who assured the nation that no expired COVID-19 vaccines were administered.
Gov't denies supplying expired COVID-19 vaccines :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2026-02-12
Ookeditse stated that the court victory offers the party an opportunity to restore order and stability after months of internal tensions.
BPF seeks internal peace :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-12-08Ookeditse emphasised that the BPF is entering a new chapter under the leadership that was recently elected at the Serowe congress.
Party vows to restore discipline :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-12-01Ookeditse warned that certain members are forming groups to undermine the newly elected party leadership.
BPF leader warns of sabotage :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-11-26Ookeditse's lobby claimed to have won the disputed elections in Serowe recently.
It never rains but pours at BPF :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-11-21
Ookeditse said he is happy to say that the discussions have been fruitful.
BPF settle for Ookeditse as President as Reatile steps aside :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-11-17
Ookeditse, who serves as an assistant minister in the UDC government, said allegations that he would 'dismantle' the BPF are baseless and insulting.
I won't dismantle the BPF—Ookeditse :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-11-04
Ookeditse is the assistant minister discussing the delay in introducing injectable ARVs in Botswana.
Extended wait for injectable ARVs :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-07-14