The Botswana Association of Family Physicians (BAOFP) was formed in 2019 to promote evidence based primary care within Botswana, promote a culture of research and continuous medical education, provide support and mentorship within Family Medicine and to engage in community wellness projects.
We have carried the theme of planetary health and Primary Health Care onto the WONCA Africa Regional conference in 2026.
We hope you will join us at the conference in Gaborone to celebrate all we have achieved as a young Association, encourage us to grow, learn and collaborate as we advocate for Family Physicians across the African continent.
Family Medicine is a recognised and growing speciality in Botswana with Family Physicians well distributed around the country to deliver care where it is needed in local communities. Primary Health Care is the backbone of the healthcare service in Botswana. We are proud to collaborate with the University of Botswana in supporting the post-graduate training program and doctors as they begin their journey in Primary Health Care. The Ministry of Health’s goal to revitalize Primary Health Care in Botswana aligns with hosting this prestigious conference, showcasing what family medicine is about and what family physicians do.
The Association is actively involved in establishing the East, Central and Southern African College of Family Physicians (ECSA-CFP) to help transform primary healthcare education, research and advocacy across the region.
The Association held its officially launch to coincide with World Family Doctor Day in May 2024 with a walk and family fun day, celebrating the 2024 theme “Healthy Planet, Healthy People”.
Conference Co-Chair
Conference Co-Chair
Dr Claire Brockbank trained and worked in the UK as a GP (Family Physician) before relocating to Botswana where she works in a primary health & urgent care clinic in Gaborone.
She is the current Chairperson of the Botswana Association of Family Physicians, African regional lead of the WONCA Planetary Health working party, member of the WONCA NCD SIG and the Secretary for the Diabetes Association of Botswana.
Dr Brockbank is an Associate lecturer at the University of Botswana Faculty of Medicine and a council member for the newly formed East Central Southern African College of Family Physicians.
Conference Co-Chair
Conference Co-Chair
Dr Billy Tsima Is an Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology
at the University of Botswana’s Faculty of Medicine. His faculty position involves
teaching responsibilities, administration, research and clinical service. Dr Tsima is a
member of the PENN Center For AIDS Research (CFAR) International core.
Dr. Tsima is a founding member of the Department of Family Medicine and Public Health having joined the University of Botswana Medical School in 2010 and served as the Assistant Program Director for Department between 2016 and 2023.
He is a former acting Dean for Research and Graduate Studies and is the current acting Dean of the University of Botswana Faculty of Medicine at the University of Botswana Medical School.
Vice Secretary
Vice Secretary
Dr Mandisa Tenego is currently the vice secretary of the Botswana Family Physician Association, member of Botswana national ethics committee and a Founding member of ECSA. She champions rural family medicine and climate-resilient primary care.
Sponsorship Committee
Sponsorship Committee
Dr. Yaone Bogatsu is a medical doctor and Lecturer in Family Medicine with a strong academic background in clinical practice, primary health care, and health systems strengthening. A committed BAOFP member, she has been involved in conference planning since 2019, serving as Co‑Chair of the 2024 Botswana Family Medicine and Primary Health Care Conference and Chair of the 2025 Symposium on Primary Health Care Financing. As Chair of the Finance and Sponsorship Committee for WONCA Africa 2026, she applies her expertise in resource mobilisation and partnership development to support BAOFP in delivering a successful regional conference.
Event Management
Event Management
Ms Setshwano Moaisi is an Event Management Professional at the University of Botswana, with over three years of experience coordinating the Botswana Family Medicine and Primary Health Care Conference. Skilled in event planning, protocol, and communications, with a proven track record of delivering high-profile events. Currentlt contributing to the WONCA Planning Committee as Marketing Lead.
Event Committee
Event Committee
Dr. Mimi Gaogakwe Sedio is a Family Medicine graduate from the University of Botswana, with a strong passion for addressing patients’ psychosocial needs and enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare services. She has previously served as the Head of Preventive Services for the Greater Lobatse District, Dr. Sedio has led numerous quality improvement initiatives that have significantly enhanced performance and garnered national recognition.
Dr Sedio serves as the lead physician in the Lobatse Town Council Primary Healthcare division.
She is an active member of the district research team and serves on the committee of the Botswana Association of Family Physicians, contributing to the advancement of healthcare practices and research in the country.
Event Committee
Event Planner
Ms Setswalo is a dedicated and results-oriented professional event planner with a strong background in administration, stakeholder engagement, and logistics coordination. Drawing on her extensive experience at the University of Botswana, she specializes in planning and executing conferences, workshops, corporate events, and special functions with precision and professionalism.
Her key strengths include event logistics coordination, project planning, budget management, stakeholder relations, problem-solving, and organizational efficiency. Known for her attention to detail and solution-oriented approach, she excels at managing multiple priorities, coordinating vendors and participants, and ensuring the seamless delivery of events from concept to completion.
Ms Setswalo holds a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, Master of Public Administration (Human Resources Management) and Executive Masters in Entrepreneurship from the University of Botswana
Event Committee
Event Committee
Dr Keneilwe Motlhatlhedi, is a Senior Family Medicine lecturer at the University of Botswana. She’s been a Family Physician for ten years , and really passionate about improving primary care through education, and community outreach. Dr Motlhatlhedi has led two previous National Family Medicine and Primary Health Care conferences, and is currently serving as the Wonca 2026, pre-conference lead. She’s looking forward to seeing the conference grow and to welcome all participants, both local, regional and from all over the world.
