Donga Diabetics Clinic is a specialised diabetes care centre located in Francistown, Botswana.

Key details

• Name: Donga Diabetics Clinic (also referred to as Donga Clinic)
• Location: Plot 2523, Marang Road, Francistown, Botswana
• Phone: +267 241 5322
• Type: Public specialised diabetes clinic
• Region served: Francistown and surrounding northern Botswana communities

What makes it unique

Donga Clinic is not a general clinic—it is a dedicated diabetes centre of excellence in the public health system:

• It focuses mainly on diabetes diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management
• Provides:
  • Blood sugar monitoring and insulin management
  • Diabetes education and counselling
  • Screening for complications (eyes, kidneys, feet, etc.)
  • Follow-up care for chronic patients
• It is considered one of the key diabetes referral/support centres in northern Botswana

Role in Botswana’s health system

• Recognised as one of the specialised diabetes clinics in Botswana, alongside services at Princess Marina Hospital in Gaborone
• Works closely with surrounding clinics and Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital for complex cases and referrals
• Handles a high and growing number of diabetic patients from across the country

Simple summary

Think of Donga Diabetics Clinic as:

A regional diabetes management hub for northern Botswana, rather than a general walk-in clinic.