The last years has been a trying one. COVID 19-happened. I would like to thank you all, friends of Botswana-Baylor Clinic. During trying times like these brought by the advent of COVID-19, it is important to remain hopeful.
Change is never easy to accept but at times it is inevitable. We have had to adapt to these changing times and continue to offer unparalleled services as usual, following the newly introduced COVID-19 regulations.
I would also like to say thank you to Botswana-Baylor Children’s Clinical Centre of Excellence for their continued excellent service. The staff of the two major programs, Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Pediatric
Hematology/Oncology have continued to serve our clients. Support sta as well have been key in helping us
continue to o er services.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, Botswana-Baylor Management, and sta , I would once again like to take this opportunity to thank all our partners for your unwavering support. Without you, we would not be celebrating
these successes.
Stay safe, stay healthy, stay kind, and we look forward to brighter days ahead.
“Botswana Baylor - Trust has played a very significant role since my childhood because it helped mold me
into someone who adheres to their treatment and continues to live a normal and healthy life."
Testimonial
“Botswana Baylor has played a very significant role since my childhood because it helped mold me
into someone who adheres to their treatment and continues to live a normal and healthy life."
Testimonial
WHO WE ARE
Botswana-Baylor Trust is a public-private partnership between the
government of Botswana and Baylor College of Medicine International
Pediatric AIDS Initiative, which was launched in June 2003.
Botswana-Baylor Trust is registered under the laws of Botswana as a
Trust. It is located on the campus of the Princess Marina Hospital, the
largest tertiary care referral hospital in Botswana. Botswana-Baylor Trust
provides free-of-charge, state-of-the-art pediatric HIV, oncology, and
blood disorder care, treatment, and support to children, adolescents,
and their families at the main clinic in Gaborone and through
decentralized outreach services across the country. Botswana-Baylor
Trust is a leader in the field of pediatric HIV and cancer care in Botswana,
the Southern Africa region, and beyond.
The Paediatric Haematology and Oncology (PHO) programme at Botswana
Baylor Trust, supported by Global HOPE (Hematology-Oncology Pediatric
Excellence) initiative, a partnership between several institutions,
including the Ministry of Health; Wellness, Texas Children’s Hospital, and
the Botswana-Baylor Trust, has improved the care of children with cancer
and blood disorders in Botswana since 2007. The PHO program is located
at Princess Marina Hospital, o ering comprehensive PHO services. In
June 2016, the Botswana Ministry of Health and Wellness formalized its
partnership with Botswana-Baylor Trust and partners for cooperation on
scientific, technical, and medical initiatives to dramatically improve
paediatric cancer and haematology care throughout the country. Plans
are underway for haematology and oncology services to be relocated to
Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital. These services are currently
provided at Princess Marina Hospital Paediatric Ward.
Vision
A future where all children are living longer and healthier lives.
Mission
To provide high-quality comprehensive family-centred health care,
education and clinical research.
Sustainable Development Goals
Sponsors and Donors
Zero Hunger
End Hunger achieve food security and improve nutrition habits.
Pediatric hematology and oncology (PHO) patients were given home visits and In-Reach services that dealt with challenges of food insecurity.
Good health and well - being
Guarantee healthy life and promote wellbeing for all ages.
The COE provided counseling, care, and support services to Botswana Baylor patients and their families. These include the adolescent programmes such as Teen Club, adherence and support counseling and home visits from our social workers.
Quality educatión
Ensure inclusive, equitable and quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
The COE continued to provide virtual tutoring to 13 Botswana-Baylor patients in partnership with Botho University students. Out of school youth and young
mothers were linked to/ helped to Access opportunities for technical vocational and higher education. We also developed health education tolos for patients and their families in partnership with mango tree.
Docent work and economic growth
Promote sustained economic growth higher levels of productivity and technological innovation.
The Finding the Leader Within programme targets out-of-school and unemployed youth between the ages of 16-25 years. The six-month curriculum focuses on leadership development, career and vocational guidance, healthy and productive lifestyle, financial literacy, information and technology skills, entrepreneurship, and
employability pathways.
Partnerships for the goals
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for
sustainable development.
Strategic partnerships were built with UNICEF for psychosocial services, the Botswana government, and our global BIPAI network. Established initiatives from
these partnerships include the Global HOPE programme and the Visiting Scholars programme.
