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Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital is the first quaternary level Teaching Hospital in Botswana. These are beliefs in which we are invested.

SKMTH is a 100% government Hospital, licensed to operate as a private healthcare provider at a quaternary level. SKMTH‘s mandate is threefold:
• To deliver patient-centred care for specialized healthcare services, at quaternary level
• To teach and facilitate the development of healthcare professionals.
• To invest in and create a conducive environment for medical research. Vision

To be the indus

try standard of excellence in the provision of healthcare services, research and
teaching to improve health outcomes. Mission

To deliver the highest quality of specialised healthcare services and provide a cooperative platform for teaching and research in line with both national and global health priorities. When fully operational SKMTH will offer the following: In the long term the Hospital is envisaged to be a Centre of Excellence for some services

Medical Services include the following:
• Medical Specialities and Subspecialties
• Surgical Specialities and Subspecialties
• Paediatrics Services
• Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Intensive Care Services
• Emergency Medicine
• Anaesthesiology
• Rehabilitation Services
• Nuclear Medicine
• Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology
• Medical and Radiation Oncology

Allied Health Services

Allied Health Services will be offered in addition to the above-mentioned medical services and will include:

• Physiotherapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Audiology
• Clinical Psychology
• Social Work
• Radiography
• Prosthetics and Orthotics
• Medical Health Information
• Optometry
• Medical Laboratory
• Pharmacy
• Comprehensive Cancer Care
• Critical Care
• Cardiovascular
• Trauma and Burns
• Renal and Organ Transplant
• Ophthalmology
• Rehabilitation Services

At Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital we serve with:

• Care and empathy - we are sincere, fair and forthright.
• Dignity and kindness - we value diversity and inclusion creating an environment where all are valued.
• Efficiency and professionalism- we provide accurate and timely services
• Accountability - We are consistent and adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards.
• Trust - we honour our patient’s right to privacy and confidentiality.
• Compassion and Excellence -we serve with distinction in order to achieve the highest level of quality care and safety.
• Partnerships and Synergies - we adopt a cooperative and interactive approach to creating a seamless and enjoyable patient experience. Our Values

Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital aspires to set the industry standard of excellence in the
provision of quality healthcare services, medical research and teaching to improve health outcomes. SKMTH has six(6) guiding principles that communicate the hospital’s values. Patient-Centred Care
Patients First:
We strive to deliver outstanding care and health outcomes that will protect the interests and
quality of life of those we serve. We will adopt a cooperative and interactive approach to creating a seamless and enjoyable patient experience. Compassion
Empathy:
We are sincere, fair and forthright. We value diversity and inclusion creating an
environment where all are valued and treated with kindness and respect. Trust
Respect and confidentiality:
We conduct ourselves in a manner that is consistent with the highest ethical and professional standards and hold ourselves and each other accountable for our actions. We honour our patients’ right to privacy and confidentiality. Collaboration

Partner learning and equity:
We appreciate the value of multiple perspectives and are open to free exchange of views and ideas. We work equitably towards a common goal with mutual trust and solidarity as well as leverage our collective strengths and experiences to bring greater value to one another and those we serve. Excellence
Continuous improvement and innovation:
We are committed to providing exceptional service by promoting innovative thinking. We serve with distinction in order to achieve the highest level of quality care and safety in everything we do. Sustainability

Stewardship:
We provide healthcare services that are affordable, cost-efficient and accessible to all. We pledge to be socially, environmentally and financially responsible, managing resources in a manner that brings maximum benefit to the hospital, the shareholder, the community and
the environment.

19/06/2026

The SKMTH Pharmacy Dispensary operating hours (updated):

Monday to Friday:
07:30 HRS – 16:30 HRS

Wednesday Department Meeting: 07:30 HRS – 09:00 HRS

Lunch Break: 12:45 HRS – 13:45 HRS

Weekends and Public Holidays( Discharges and Emergency supplies only)
09:00 HRS – 12:00 HRS

Please note: During weekends and public holidays, the dispensary will provide medications for discharges and emergencies only.

Thank you, always

11/06/2026

Please note the updated specialist clinic days(extended) and additional contact lines to improve access to care.

Bookings are done on designated clinic days, physically by patients or next of kin and telephonically by referring Doctor.

In cases of emergency, patients are advised to present directly to the Accident and Emergency Department for immediate care.

08/06/2026

SECOND PHASE OF THE POLIO VACCINATION CAMPAIGN STARTS TODAY

Today marks the beginning of the Second Phase of the Polio Vaccination Campaign, which will run from 8–11 June 2026.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to bring all children under the age of five years for vaccination and protection against polio.

📅 Dates: 8–11 June 2026
🕗 Time: 08:00 a.m. – 04:00 p.m.
📍 Venue: Paediatrics Outpatient Department, Ground Floor, Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital (SKMTH)

For more information, contact the SKMTH Paediatric OPD on 373 5570.

05/06/2026

POLIO VACCINATION CAMPAIGN – PHASE 2

Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital (SKMTH) informs the public that, it will roll out the second phase of the Polio Vaccination Campaign for children under the age of five years from 8 June to 11 June 2026.

The SKMTH Paediatrics Outpatient Department will be running a four-day vaccination campaign for all children under five years old.

📅 Dates: 8–11 June 2026
🕗 Time: 08:00 a.m. – 04:00 p.m.
📍 Venue: Paediatrics Outpatient Department, Ground Floor, Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital

Parents and guardians are encouraged to bring eligible children to receive their polio vaccination and help protect them against this preventable disease.

For more information, please contact SKMTH Paediatric OPD at 373 5570

Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital informs the public that, in response to the Ministry of Health’s initiative to vaccinate children under the age of five against polio, the SKMTH Paediatrics Outpatient Department is conducting a four-day vaccination campaign for all children under five years old.

The campaign runs from 5th to 8th May 2026, between 08:00 a.m. and 04:00 p.m.

Members of the public can access these services at the Paediatrics Outpatient Department, located on the ground floor.

30/05/2026

Celebrating Mothers of Hospitalised Children

Today, 30 May 2026, the Botswana Paediatric Association, in collaboration with Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital and Princess Marina Hospital, hosted a special event dedicated to celebrating and supporting mothers of hospitalised children.

Many of these mothers face emotional stress, uncertainty, disrupted routines, and long hours at their child's bedside, all while remaining a constant source of comfort, strength, and hope for their children.

The day featured light exercise, dancing, health screenings, sharing of experiences, words of encouragement from healthcare professionals and social workers, as well as snacks and gifts. It was a small but meaningful token of appreciation for the resilience, dedication, and unwavering love these mothers demonstrate every day.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the Botswana-Baylor Children's Clinical Centre of Excellence, University of Botswana Radio, the Nephrology Society of Botswana, Perfect Pour, Pakistan Association of Botswana, Choppies, Fifty Five Circles, and all the individuals, healthcare workers, and volunteers whose generosity and support made this event possible.

To all mothers caring for a sick child: we see you, we appreciate you, and we celebrate you.

Your strength inspires us, and your love makes a difference every day.

29/05/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE

RELOCATION OF EYE CLINIC FROM PRINCESS MARINA HOSPITAL (PMH) TO SIR KETUMILE MASIRE TEACHING HOSPITAL (SKMTH)

RELOCATION OF EYE CLINIC FROM PRINCESS MARINA HOSPITAL (PMH) TO SIR KETUMILE MASIRE TEACHING HOSPITAL (SKMTH)

28/05/2026

Please note the clinic days and booking lines for SKMTH Internal Medicine Clinics. Bookings are done on designated clinic days, physically by patients or next of kin and telephonically by referring Doctor.

NB: These are Specialists clinics that have moved from PMH. Please note that access to these clinics are through referral from other public health facilities.

In cases of emergency, patients are advised to present directly to the Accident and Emergency Department for immediate care.

27/05/2026

PRESS RELEASE

SIR KETUMILE MASIRE TEACHING HOSPITAL TRANSITION

GABORONE, BOTSWANA - Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital (SKMTH) notes recent media commentary relating to matters currently before the Honourable High Court of Botswana concerning aspects of its transition into a Public Hospital.

As this matter is currently before the courts of law, SKMTH is legally constrained from publicly discussing the merits of the proceedings.

The Hospital is committed to complying with applicable laws and governance requirements while continuing to ensure operational stability, patient safety, and continuity of healthcare services.

SKMTH assures patients, staff, stakeholders, and members of the public that hospital operations continue, including emergency, specialist, inpatient, outpatient, and critical care services.

The Hospital remains committed to constructive engagement through the appropriate legal and institutional channels and respectfully encourages all stakeholders to allow the judicial process to proceed accordingly.

For further information, you may contact Corporate Communications and PR on 373 5021, or send email to comms&[email protected]

18/05/2026

08/05/2026

We had the honour to host our area Member of Parliament and Minister of International Relations, Honourable Dr. Phenyo Butale.

The Member of Parliament was accompanied by our area Councillor, other councillors, and members of his office staff.

We shared the hospital transition plan, transition updates, future plans and challenges.

Dr Butale and his entourage toured some service areas in the hospital and engaged with some staff members.

We sincerely thank Dr Butale and his entourage for taking the time to visit us.

We feel greatly encouraged and supported by your presence and commitment.

We thank you and look forward to your continued support.

Address

Corner Of Notwane And Mabutho Road Plot 4775 Gaborone
Gaborone

Website

http://www.skmth.org.bw/

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