Selebi Phikwe Government Hospital (often just called Selebi-Phikwe Hospital) is a public district hospital located in Selebi-Phikwe, Central District, Botswana. It serves the mining town of Selebi-Phikwe and surrounding communities in eastern Botswana.

Key information

• Location: Hospital Road, Selebi-Phikwe, Botswana
• Type: Government district hospital (Ministry of Health & Wellness)
• Established: Around 1970–1975 period
• Bed capacity: About 120 beds after expansions (previously ~65 beds)
• Role: Main referral hospital for clinics in Selebi-Phikwe and nearby villages

Services offered

Like most Botswana district hospitals, it provides:

• Emergency and casualty services
• Outpatient department (OPD)
• Maternity and antenatal care
• Pediatric services
• Surgery and inpatient care
• HIV/AIDS ART services
• TB diagnosis and treatment
• Laboratory, pharmacy, and imaging services

Health system role

Selebi-Phikwe Hospital is an important regional referral point in the Central District, supporting surrounding health posts and clinics, especially in mining communities and rural settlements. It has also been part of Botswana’s quality improvement and accreditation programs, meaning it has worked toward meeting international healthcare standards.

Context

Selebi-Phikwe itself is a former major copper-nickel mining town, so the hospital was built to serve both mine workers and the growing population of the town and surrounding villages.