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- The paper analyzes Botswana's policy changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic using a multi-sectoral approach (MSA) to understand its effects on people's lives.
- A review of government documents revealed key actors and roles that contributed to effective policy implementation during the pandemic.
- The conclusion emphasizes the need for preparedness and clear guidelines for future pandemics, highlighting the importance of a coordinated approach in health crisis management.
Article Abstract
Introduction: This paper documents policy decisions and transformations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Botswana and utilizes the multi-sectoral approach (MSA) in providing this analysis.
Method: A desk review of the different government gazette documents was conducted to trace health policy evolutionary developments and their impact on the general lives of the people of Botswana.
Findings: Revealed the actors, roles in this policy transformation and the conditions that enhanced the smooth implementation of the policies are discussed.
Conclusion: The paper concludes by making some recommendations for the country's preparedness and anticipatory guidance for any other pandemic or disaster that may arise.
Clinical Relevance: This paper highlights the importance of the multisectoral approach in addressing crises such as pandemics. It also demonstrates the need for countries to have well-defined guidelines to allow decision making in the delivery of efficient health services to the general population during pandemics.
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