Nephrology Society of Botswana

About Nephrology Society of Botswana.

NeSBo

NeSBo (Nephrology Society of Botswana) was formed by a group of health worker who are mainly working with Renal Failure Patients in 2017. The members they include Nurses, Doctors, Dieticians, Lectures and Technicians.

Mandate

Disseminate knowledge on health workers about Renal failure, by organizing professional meeting, conference and lectures.

Affiliate with international and regional societies in order to exchange information, materials on renal disease.

Undertaking and promoting research in kidney diseases.

Creating awareness in the community about kidney diseases and dealing with any matters concerning welfare of kidney disease patients;

OUR COMMITTE

Meet the Members!

Ishmael Mabechu

Additional Member

Ishmael Mabechu Mabechu

Additional Member

Registered Nurse (institute of Health Sciences Francistown). Currently practicing as a renal nurse in Lenmed Bokamoso Private Hospital.

Ms. Tebogo Bantshi

Treasure

Mrs. Tebogo Bantshi

Treasure

MBA (HCM), PG Diploma Transplant Coordination & Grief Counselling National Organ Transplant Coordinator

Thusani Engie

Renal Unit Manager

Thusani Engie

Renal Unit Manger (SKMTH)

Master's Degree in Public Health Economics and Policy University of Capetown, 2025- still studying. Master's degree in strategic management (University of Derby) 2023-2024. Post Graduation Nephrology Nursing (UCT) 2018-2019. Basic Military training 2006. Diploma in General Nursing IHS Gaborone (2000-2003)

Mrs. Kemofilwe Puso

Deputy Secretary

Mrs. Kemofilwe Puso

Deputy Secretary

RN, Diploma in General Nursing. Nephrology Nursing Advanced diploma (Wits University). Masters degree in Nephrology and Dialysis Nursing (Tech University). Practicing as a Renal unit manager in Life GPH.

Dr. Gordana Cavric

Vice Chair

Dr. Gordana Cavric

Vice Chair

Dr Gordana Cavric is Consultant Physician Nephrologist with over 30 years of experience in Botswana. She is Univeristy of Belgrade graduate with medical degree, Specialization in internal medicine degree and Masters and PhD in Nephrology. She has master's in public health from Witwatersrand University in Johannesburg. Dr Cavric was the home mentor for 5 young Nephrologist who got sponsored by ISN. As one of first Faculty members when Medical
School
Started in 2009. She was responsible for residency in Inernal Medicine. She also started Nephrology services at the Government Hospital. Currently she is running 3 hemodialysis units with over 50 patients. Her interested is in vascular Access and is working closely with vascular surgeon.

Dr. Walter Moloi

Chairperson

Dr. Walter Moloi

Chairperson

MBChB(UKZN), MMed(UB), FCP(SA), Cert.Nephrology(SA), MPhil(UCT). Consultant Physician and Nephrologist at GPH and Pholong Centre for Kidney Diseases and Dialysis