After passing the legislation to legalize and regulate the cultivation of industrial hemp and medicinal cannabis, the next step on the government's list is integrating indigenous medicine into healthcare.

According to an insider, under the National Development Plan 12 draft, which will be considered by Parliament in a special meeting from October 13 to November 7, the government is convinced that Botswana's traditional healthcare remains largely untapped, hindered by limited regulation, weak integration, and insufficient research investment.

It is said that even though Botswana excels in providing universal health access, the government has seen the need to improve health outcomes by integrating traditional medicine into its healthcare system, a process that includes drafting a traditional health practice bill, training practitioners, and collaborating with modern medical professionals.