Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital-SKMTH

Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital-SKMTH Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital is the first quaternary level Teaching Hospital in Botswana. These are beliefs in which we are invested.

SKMTH is a 100% government Hospital, licensed to operate as a private healthcare provider at a quaternary level. SKMTH‘s mandate is threefold:
• To deliver patient-centred care for specialized healthcare services, at quaternary level
• To teach and facilitate the development of healthcare professionals.
• To invest in and create a conducive environment for medical research. Vision

To be the industry standard of excellence in the provision of healthcare services, research and
teaching to improve health outcomes. Mission

To deliver the highest quality of specialised healthcare services and provide a cooperative platform for teaching and research in line with both national and global health priorities. When fully operational SKMTH will offer the following: In the long term the Hospital is envisaged to be a Centre of Excellence for some services

Medical Services include the following:
• Medical Specialities and Subspecialties
• Surgical Specialities and Subspecialties
• Paediatrics Services
• Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Intensive Care Services
• Emergency Medicine
• Anaesthesiology
• Rehabilitation Services
• Nuclear Medicine
• Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology
• Medical and Radiation Oncology

Allied Health Services

Allied Health Services will be offered in addition to the above-mentioned medical services and will include:

• Physiotherapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Audiology
• Clinical Psychology
• Social Work
• Radiography
• Prosthetics and Orthotics
• Medical Health Information
• Optometry
• Medical Laboratory
• Pharmacy
• Comprehensive Cancer Care
• Critical Care
• Cardiovascular
• Trauma and Burns
• Renal and Organ Transplant
• Ophthalmology
• Rehabilitation Services

At Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital we serve with:

• Care and empathy - we are sincere, fair and forthright.
• Dignity and kindness - we value diversity and inclusion creating an environment where all are valued.
• Efficiency and professionalism- we provide accurate and timely services
• Accountability - We are consistent and adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards.
• Trust - we honour our patient’s right to privacy and confidentiality.
• Compassion and Excellence -we serve with distinction in order to achieve the highest level of quality care and safety.
• Partnerships and Synergies - we adopt a cooperative and interactive approach to creating a seamless and enjoyable patient experience. Our Values

Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital aspires to set the industry standard of excellence in the
provision of quality healthcare services, medical research and teaching to improve health outcomes. SKMTH has six(6) guiding principles that communicate the hospital’s values. Patient-Centred Care
Patients First:
We strive to deliver outstanding care and health outcomes that will protect the interests and
quality of life of those we serve. We will adopt a cooperative and interactive approach to creating a seamless and enjoyable patient experience. Compassion
Empathy:
We are sincere, fair and forthright. We value diversity and inclusion creating an
environment where all are valued and treated with kindness and respect. Trust
Respect and confidentiality:
We conduct ourselves in a manner that is consistent with the highest ethical and professional standards and hold ourselves and each other accountable for our actions. We honour our patients’ right to privacy and confidentiality. Collaboration

Partner learning and equity:
We appreciate the value of multiple perspectives and are open to free exchange of views and ideas. We work equitably towards a common goal with mutual trust and solidarity as well as leverage our collective strengths and experiences to bring greater value to one another and those we serve. Excellence
Continuous improvement and innovation:
We are committed to providing exceptional service by promoting innovative thinking. We serve with distinction in order to achieve the highest level of quality care and safety in everything we do. Sustainability

Stewardship:
We provide healthcare services that are affordable, cost-efficient and accessible to all. We pledge to be socially, environmentally and financially responsible, managing resources in a manner that brings maximum benefit to the hospital, the shareholder, the community and
the environment.

27/02/2026

𝟏𝟓𝟑𝟏 𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐒𝐄𝐄𝐍 𝐀𝐓 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐒 𝐀𝐓 𝐒𝐈𝐑 𝐊𝐄𝐓𝐔𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐇𝐎𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐈𝐍 𝟑 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐒 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐀

As more patients benefit from Government's decision to have Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital operate as a public hospital.


PUBLIC NOTICEPaediatric Medical Services Relocation to Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching HospitalSir Ketumile Masire Teaching...
16/02/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE
Paediatric Medical Services Relocation to Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital

Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital (SKMTH) informs stakeholders that Paediatric Medical Services currently offered at Princess Marina Hospital are relocating to SKMTH effective 16th February 2026. Henceforth, SKMTH would be Centre of Excellence for Paediatric Medical Services. Please note that Paediatric Surgical Services, including Paediatric Orthopedics, will remain at Princess Marina Hospital.

The Paediatric Medical Services that are locating to SKMTH include:
• Paediatric Medical Ward
• Paediatric Haematology/Oncology
• Paediatric High Care

These wards are on the Third Floor, Blocks B.
Contact Details:
•Paediatric Medical Ward
Tel: 373 5124 / 373 5131
• Paediatric Haematology/Oncology
Tel: 373 5585 / 373 5586 / 373 5245
• Paediatric High Care
Tel: 373 5607 / 373 5602

Patient Visiting Hours:
• 0700hrs – 0730hrs
• 1300hrs – 1400hrs
• 1600hrs – 1730hrs
• 1900hrs – 1930hrs

We thank the public for their cooperation and continued support during this transition.

For any inquiries, please contact:
SKMTH Communication & Public Relations
Tel: +267 373 5021 Cell: +267 72582686
Email: spilatwe@skmth.org.bw

Princess Marina Hospital PRO
Tel: +267 3621802
Email: kesampisi@gov.bw

𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (𝗙𝗔𝗤𝘀)Following the recent pronouncement by the Minister of Health Hon. Dr Stephen Modise tha...
16/02/2026

𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (𝗙𝗔𝗤𝘀)
Following the recent pronouncement by the Minister of Health Hon. Dr Stephen Modise that Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital is transitioning to a public hospital to amongst others, decongest Princess Marina Hospital.

𝟭.𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁?
The transition process has commenced and will be implemented in phases. Services will continue throughout this period, with updates shared as key milestones are reached.

𝟮.𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹?
The transition entails moving some specialist clinics from Princess Marina Hospital to SKMTH and opening up SKMTH access to the public through the existing public health referral pathways.

𝟯. 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗴𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗞𝗠𝗧𝗛 𝗶𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗸?
For emergencies, the hospital will receive and assist patients at its Accident and Emergency Department. However, for specialist services, as happens with all referral health facilities, patients will have to be referred by the attending Doctor/Hospital.

𝟰. 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?
Yes. SKMTH remains fully operational. Patients can continue to access services as usual while the transition is underway.

𝟱. 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀?
No major disruptions are expected. Some administrative processes may change over time, but clinical services will continue. Any service adjustments will be communicated.

𝟲. 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁?
Yes. Emergency cases are assisted at the Accident and Emergency Department. However, as a referral hospital, patients requiring specialist services are advised to follow the normal government referral process of first seeing the local health facility which will then refer to Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital, if need be.

𝟳. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀?
The transition will:
•Improve access to public healthcare services
•Strengthen specialised and referral care
•Enhance resource utilisation and efficiency

𝟴. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗯𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱?
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication plan has been developed. Updates will be shared through:
•Official notices from the Hospital or the Ministry
•Social media platforms (Ministry of Health, SKMTH and Princess Marina Hospital pages)
•Hospital reception and information desks
•Media statements
•Consultation with stakeholders

𝟵. 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗜 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝗜 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀?
Patients and stakeholders can contact:
•SKMTH Reception Desk- 𝟯𝟳𝟯𝟱𝟬𝟬𝟬
•Official SKMTH social media platforms
•SKMTH Hospital Communications Office- 𝟯𝟳𝟯𝟱𝟬𝟮𝟭
•Princess Marina Hospital (PMH) Public Relations-𝟯𝟲𝟮 𝟭𝟴𝟬𝟮
•Ministry of Health Call Centre number: 𝟭𝟲𝟲𝟰𝟵

Public Transport to Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital.
13/02/2026

Public Transport to Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital.

Public Transport to Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital

Stakeholders are informed that there are existing routes from the Gaborone Bus Rank and Station to Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital ( SKMTH).

Pick-up Areas:
Gaborone Station- opposite the Department of Agriculture
Bus Rank - next to the Passenger Waiting Room.
For any enquiries, kindly contact Corporate Communications & Public Relations at +267 3735021/5052.
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OPD Clinic Telephone Numbers – Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching HospitalWe’ve made it easier for you to reach our Outpatient...
12/02/2026

OPD Clinic Telephone Numbers – Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital
We’ve made it easier for you to reach our Outpatient Department (OPD) clinics.

If you need to:
• Confirm an appointment
• Reschedule your visit
• Follow up on a referral
• Make a general enquiry

Please contact the relevant OPD clinic directly using the telephone numbers provided below.

373 5161 Nephrology/ Rheumatology
373 5197 Neurology
373 5162 Dermatology
373 5160 Pulmonology
373 5157 Cardiology- General Medicine
373 5688 Hepatology
373 5198 Gastroenterology
373 5199 Medicine Nurses Station
373 5570 Paediatrics

We encourage patients to call during working hours for prompt assistance.

At SKMTH, we are committed to improving access, communication, and patient experience.

09/02/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE: RELOCATION OF AUDIOLOGY CLINIC

The public is hereby notified that the Audiology Clinic has moved to Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital (SKMTH) as of 09 February 2026. The clinic is now situated on the First Floor, Block E.

Operations run from 07:30 to 16:30. Please be advised that the clinic strictly sees patients via referral and prior booking. For bookings, call 373 5139. For further inquiries, contact the Public Relations Officer at 362 1802 (PMH) or 373 5021 (SKMTH).

KITSISO

Sechaba se itsisiwe fa ba kokelwana ya botsogo jwa kutlo (Audiology) e fudugetse ko sepateleng se segolwane sa Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital (SKMTH) go simolola mo tsatsing la gompieno (09 February 2026). Kokelwana eo e bonwa gone ko SKMTH, First Floor, Blook E.

Ditirelo di fiwa fa gare ga beke go simolola phakela metsotso e le masome a mararo go tlogela nako ya bosupa (0730 hrs) go fitlhelela maitseboa metsotso e le masome a mararo go tlogela nako ya bone (1630 hrs).

Setshaba se gakololwa ka tswee-tswee gore, kokelwana e, e bona fela ba ba rometsweng ke dikokelwana tse dingwe kana ba ba dirileng thulaganyo ya go bonwa nako e sale teng (referrals and appointments). Go ka dira thulaganyo ya go bonwa, leletsa mogala wa 373 5139.

Go itse go yeng pele o ka ikgolaganya le ba offisi ya kanamiso mafoko mo 362 1802 (PMH) kana 373 5021 (SKMTH).

05/02/2026
04/02/2026

𝐀 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐎 𝐉𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖'𝐒 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐀 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐀𝐓 𝐒𝐈𝐑 𝐊𝐄𝐓𝐔𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐇𝐎𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐋


04/02/2026
Paediatric Outpatient clinics at Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital.
03/02/2026

Paediatric Outpatient clinics at Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital.

Outpatient clinics at Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital.
03/02/2026

Outpatient clinics at Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital.

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