Botswana Public Health Institute, a Science-based institution established by a Presidential Cab-Directive in September 2020, serves as the national coordinator for Public Health functions, working to prevent, prepare, and respond to public health emergencies and threats.
Vision
A Centre of Excellence for a resilient Public Health System.
Mission
Effectively prevent, detect and respond to Public Health threats.
Core Values
Confidentiality
Respecting the right to privacy with respect to data and information sharing, and re
Integrity
Maintaining high standards and public trust, ethical and scientifically sound.
Equity
Equal service delivery to all, regardless of religion, social status and geographical location.
Evidence-based
Using available data and information to develop recommendations for action.
Efficient and Innovative
Teamwork, financial integrity, accountability, optimal use of resources, adaptable and incorporating new knowledge and solutions.
Collaborations/partnerships
Working together across sectors, transdisciplinary and multidisciplinary, shared goals, coordinated and coherent whole.