06 Apr 2026

President Advocate Duma Boko has departed for France and Spain to attend the One Health Summit on April 7, which coincides with World Health Day. The summit, hosted by the France, will bring together global leaders, scientists, and stakeholders to discuss human, animal, plant, and ecosystem health, focusing on shared health threats.

The One Health Summit aims to promote action-oriented multilateralism, accelerate One Health commitments, and develop solutions to strengthen health and surveillance systems.

Key topics include zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, sustainable food systems, and pollution exposure. In addition, President Boko will engage on bilateral talks with his counterpart, President Emmanuel Macron of France, and engage business leaders on trade and investment opportunities in Botswana.

The President will proceed to Spain on April 9, where he will advance Botswana’s economic diplomacy drive and further enhance bilateral cooperation between Botswana and Spain. President Boko will also hold talks with Spain Prime Minister Mr Pedro Sanchez Perez-Castejon.

President Boko is accompanied by Ministers Dr Phenyo Butale, Dr Stephen Modise, and Dr Edwin Dikoloti, among other senior government officials. ENDS