Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Botswana

*Esther Salang Seloilwe, Kebope Mongie Kealeboga, Joyce V. Khutjwe, Lesedi Mosebetsi and Tebogo T. Mamalelala*

### **Abstract**

This chapter discusses health promotion and its usefulness in preventing diseases in Botswana. Document analysis, published and non-published, was conducted to illustrate how health promotion is implemented in Botswana. First, the contextual definition and meaning of health promotion is given, emphasising the cultivation of positive health behaviours in individuals, communities and the nation to prevent numerous health problems and diseases that Botswana faces. Next, health promotion models, programs, strategies and interventions applicable to the Botswana situation and the achievements made were examined. Finally, the chapter concludes by assessing health promotion processes and measures that have enabled people to increase control in improving their health and cultivating a positive health concept through participation and involvement are examined.

**Keywords:** health promotion, health promotion strategies, disease prevention, Botswana, healthcare
