06/08/2026
COMMUNITY BASED SURVEILLANCE TRAINING UNDERWAY
The North West District Council in collaboration with Botswana Red Cross Society , is currently conducting a three-day Community-Based Surveillance (CBS) Training in Maun under the One Health Approach.
The training, commenced on Tuesday and will conclude today, is implemented through the Disaster Response Emergency Fund (DREF).The initiative forms part of efforts to strengthen community preparedness and resilience following the recent floods that affected communities in the North West District.
The training brings together community volunteers and CBS supervisors, including nurses and Health Education Assistants, together with technical representatives from the Primary Health Care Department, Environmental Health Department, Department of Veterinary Services (Ministry of Lands and Agriculture), and the Department of Wildlife and National Parks. Participants from Maun, Shorobe, Mababe, Sankoyo, Khwai, Sehithwa, Tsau, and Makalamabedi are being equipped with knowledge and practical skills to strengthen the early detection, reporting, and response to public health events affecting people, animals, and the environment.
Participants are also receiving training on Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA) to strengthen their capacity to engage communities effectively, promote meaningful participation, build trust, and ensure accountability as they implement Community-Based Surveillance activities in their respective communities.
By strengthening community-based surveillance using the One Health approach, this initiative is enhancing local capacity for early warning, timely reporting, and coordinated response to public health risks, contributing to safer, healthier and more resilient communities across the North West District.
Botswana Red Cross Society