Botswana does not have enough medicine and medical equipment. The president of Botswana spoke on TV and said this is a big problem. He said the government will spend a lot of money to fix it, and the army will help bring medicine to hospitals.

Botswana has less money now because it sells fewer diamonds. Many people do not have jobs, and some people are poor. The health minister said there is not enough medicine for people with cancer, HIV, and tuberculosis. Some people cannot get surgery because of this problem.

The government is trying to fix the problem. Trucks with medicine are going to different places in the country. The health minister said he believes Botswana will get better soon. UNICEF said children in Botswana need help because many do not have enough food.