Stephen Modise
Dr. Stephen Modise is the Minister of Health in Botswana, who has been in the news for his responses regarding the compensation of nurses and midwives during parliamentary discussions, facing criticism from the Botswana Nurses Union (BONU) over allegations of misrepresentation and unfair treatment of healthcare workers.
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Dr Stephen Modise, the BNF secretary-general, spoke about the party's move towards digitalisation.
BNF moves to build Kopano house :: Mmegi Online
Botswana· 2026-01-28
Dr Stephen Modise is the Minister of Health addressing the medicine crisis in Botswana.
Health Ministry probes medicine crisis :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2026-01-26Dr. Stephen Modise officiated the ceremony, highlighting important national developments and ongoing challenges in the HIV/AIDS response.
Kanye unites to transform HIV AIDS fight :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-12-08Health Minister Dr Stephen Modise said the shortages affected critical treatments, including cancer, HIV and tuberculosis care.
Experts urge Tanzania to learn from Botswana’s diamond crisis
Tanzania· 2025-08-28
Stephen Modise, as Health Minister, is recognized for his role in addressing the health crisis.
Kudos to Boko for acting on health crisis :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-08-27
Shortages listed by the Health Minister Dr Stephen Modise included medicines and supplies for managing cancers, HIV treatments and tuberculosis among others.
Botswana declares national public health emergency
United Kingdom· 2025-08-26
Dr. Stephen Modise is called upon to combat the country’s health crisis.
Cry our beloved country :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-08-25Dr Stephen Modise is the running mate of Moeti Mohwasa in the upcoming elections.
Voters’ roll dispute rocks BNF :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-07-18
Stephen Modise is allied with Moeti Mohwasa in the political battle at the BNF congress.
Rising tensions as BNF delegate battles intensify :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-07-07Minister Stephen Modise addressed the nation regarding the government's strategy to address doctors' concerns.
Gov't adopts shift policy for doctors :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-07-02
Stephen Modise is part of the winning team in the recent Women’s League and Youth League congresses.
BNF power struggles intensify ahead of congress :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-06-12Minister Dr Stephen Modise reported on the status of doctors' emergency call duties at various hospitals.
Gov’t mulls firing, suspending doctors :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-05-02
Dr. Stephen Modise is the Minister of Health who discussed the National Health Insurance Scheme aimed at providing quality healthcare to Batswana.
Batswana overwhelmingly lack medical aid cover, survey shows :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-03-18Minister of Health, Stephen Modise, revealed during his Committee of Supply presentation that the Task Force’s recommendations will be shared with Cabinet.
SKMTH advance care transformation plan on track :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-03-13
Dr. Stephen Modise is the Minister of Health who responded to concerns about unpaid standby allowances for nurses and midwives.
BONU, MOH fight reaches Parliament :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-02-24
