Ex-SA miners die waiting for medical exams

• Boswelakoko clinic, where BMEis conducted has no radiographer

CALISTUS BOSALETSWE

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A number of ex- South African miners who are made to que for Benefit Medical Examinations (BME) have died while awaiting to undergo tests at Boswelakoko Clinic in Molepolelo.

The Botswana Labour Migrants Workers Association (BOLAMA) is concerned that more ex-miners are dying while awaiting to undergo BME Boswelakoko Clinic in Molepolole as the only facility where ex- South Africa miners are required to undergo Benefit Medical Examination (BME).