Answering a question in Parliament on Tuesday, Minister of Health, Dr Stephen Modise said the centre would provide both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation services, significantly strengthening access to treatment. 

The minister added that while the facility would play a critical role in treatment and rehabilitation, the ministry continued to work closely with stakeholders on prevention and recovery, including creating supportive environments and strengthening community structures to sustain long-term prevention, treatment and recovery efforts.

 However, Dr Modise, acknowledged the delays experienced in the completion of the project, adding that the site’s rugged topography necessitated longer time for ground preparation and excavation.

 Additionally, he said the project encountered delayed claim payments, particularly in the third and fourth quarters of 2024-2025 and the first quarter of 2025-2026.

 That, he said had an impact on the contractor’s cash flow, which resulted in fewer resources and slower site progress. 

“I would like to assure this House that the project remains a priority and every effort is being made to bring it to completion as efficiently as possible while maintaining the required standard and within the amended timelines,” he said. 

Member of Parliament for Serowe West, Mr Onalepelo Kedikilwe, had asked the minister when the Serowe Rehabilitation Centre would be opened to the public and the forecasted project handover date and the reasons for the delay in the project delivery. ENDS