structural:scholar_edition, quality:correction
Health

Botswana's healthcare system has been steadily improving and expanding, specifically in the fact that the infant mortality and maternal mortality rates are steadily declining. 85 per cent of the population live within a 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) radius of a health facility. 73 per cent of pregnant women access antenal care services at least four times. Almost 100 per cent of births in Botswana take place in hospitals.

The Ministry of Health in Botswana is responsible for overseeing the quality and distribution of healthcare throughout the country. Life expectancy at birth was 55 in 2009 according to the World Bank, having previously fallen from a peak of 64.1 in 1990 to a low of 49 in 2002. After Botswana's 2011 census, current life expectancy is estimated at 54.06 years.

The Cancer Association of Botswana is a voluntary non-governmental organisation. The association is a member of the Union for International Cancer Control. The Association supplements existing services through provision of cancer prevention and health awareness programs, facilitating access to health services for cancer patients and offering support and counselling to those affected.