Dr. Orapeleng Phuswane-Katse

Public Health Physician, Ministry of Health
Dr. Orapeleng Phuswane-Katse, Public Health Physician, Ministry of Health

Dr Orapeleng Phuswane-Katseis a Medical Doctor with a speciality in Public Health Medicine, a sub-speciality in Public Health Emergencies. She works for the Ministry of Health, Botswana as Head of preventive programs.  

Dr. Orapeleng holds qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety Management, Risk Management Enterprise, and Employee Assistance Program. She graduated from St Georges University, School of Medicine in 2011 and was awarded the Gold Humanism honour award from the Gold Humanism Honour Society of United States of America upon completing her medical degree. 

In 2015, she became the first Medical Doctor in Botswana to make the prestigious Mandela Washington Fellowship, a 7-week leadership initiative started by President Barack Obama. She is also an International Program in Public health Leadership fellow, 2024 with the University of Washington.  
 
Dr Phuswane-Katse is actively involved in her community, working closely with schools and community members to empower them. 

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