Clinical Consultations

With either nurse or medical practitioners in a confidential, holistic Primary health care setting. All staff members are qualified, accredited practitioners with a valid license to practice.

Dispensary

Essential medications are dispensed by a nurse for free to students presenting with a valid student identity card. Specialized medication will require a prescription from a Medical Practitioner [expand title = “read more”]and the student will have to get these at Palapye Primary Hospital or purchase them at local pharmacies.[/expand]

Sexual & Reproductive Health

This is Family Planning: different contraceptive methods, provision of emergency contraception (EC), Ante Natal Care (ANC) and Post Natal Care (PNC) for mothers only.[expand title = “read more”] Management of Sexually transmitted diseases (STI), Pap smear/cervical cancer screening, and Breast examination.[/expand]

Psychological Support

Anxiety, depression, relationship and sexuality issues [expand title = “read more”] when necessary can be referred to our Counselling Services.[/expand]

Managed Medical Conditions

Asthma, diabetes, hypertension, tuberculosis, epilepsy, depression etc.

Referrals

To physiotherapists, dentists, X-rays, ultrasound scan, [expand title = “read more”]tertiary hospitals, private hospitals and specialists. International students would be expected to pay when referred to government facilities, those who are Botswana government sponsored will need to produce the service access card. Students with Medical Aid cover may be given an option to be referred to a private practitioner.[/expand]