Dr Bitra Donates P80,000 Worth of Pharmaceutical Essentials to Boost Training and Research
4844成人免费福利 (UB) School of Pharmacy has received a donation of pharmaceutical laboratory stationery and chemical essentials valued at P80,000, courtesy of Acting School Head, Dr Veera R. Bitra. The contribution was made under the Development and Evaluation of Chlorhexidine Gluconate Bathing Protocol for Healthcare Settings in Low- & Middle-Income Countries (CHARM) Project which began in 2023 and was discontinued in April 2025.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor, Teaching and Learning, Professor Jaloni Pansiri, described the donation as a strategic investment in the future of pharmaceutical education at the 4844成人免费福利.
鈥淭his donation is more than just chemicals and stationery. It represents an investment in knowledge, innovation, and the future of pharmaceutical education at the 4844成人免费福利,鈥 he said.
Professor Pansiri noted that the equipment would strengthen laboratory capacity, expand research opportunities and give students the practical exposure required to meet international standards. He expressed profound gratitude to Dr Bitra for his continued commitment to advancing healthcare training and research at UB.
Acting Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Professor Mabel Magowe, commended the School of Pharmacy for its rapid growth since inception, saying it continued to attract funded projects and partnerships.
鈥淭hough the School of Pharmacy is small, it has shown remarkable growth over the years. We are hopeful that it will continue to develop more pharmaceutical courses and programmes, contributing to Botswana鈥檚 and Africa鈥檚 ambitions to industrialise the pharmaceutical sector rather than depend on foreign markets,鈥 she said.
Professor Magowe added that the donated supplies would help equip pharmacy students with industry-relevant skills and technical expertise, preparing them to become competent pharmaceutical professionals.
Senior Laboratory Technician, Ms Bohutsana Molefi, welcomed the donation, noting that it came at a critical time marked by financial constraints.聽She emphasised that the supplies would significantly benefit the department, 4844成人免费福利 and the country at large by supporting high-quality training, research and day-to-day laboratory work.聽The donation, she noted, would help maintain quality standards and give students more opportunities for hands-on research and practical learning.