Boitekanelo College hosted a successful stakeholder engagement session last night, bringing together key industry experts from the Biomedical Engineering Society of Botswana to discuss and provide insights into the development of its new Diploma in Biomedical Engineering program. As part of the College’s commitment to academic excellence and industry relevance, the engagement served as a platform to present an overview of the program, which is currently in its early developmental stages.

The initiative reflects Boitekanelo College’s dedication to building strong partnerships and ensuring that its academic offerings align with both national and global industry standards. The engagement included participation from the field professionals representing the Ministry of Health, Sir Ketumile Teaching Hospital, and members of the Biomedical Engineering Society of Botswana.

This collaboration underlines the College’s commitment to bridging the gap between academia and the healthcare industry. Mr. Goabaone Rasetho, Chairman of the Biomedical Engineering Society, commended the initiative, noting that it is a vital step towards addressing existing gaps in the biomedical engineering sector. He emphasized that the development of this diploma program will significantly contribute to strengthening the industry by equipping students with relevant skills and knowledge.

Speaking at the engagement, Ms. Tapiwa Motshweneng, a respected figure in the biomedical field, expressed her satisfaction with the progress the College has made thus far in developing the program. She praised the College’s proactive approach and highlighted the importance of continued collaboration with industry stakeholders. This stakeholder engagement is one of several strategic steps Boitekanelo College is taking to ensure that the upcoming Diploma in Biomedical Engineering meets the highest standards of education, relevance, and innovation. The College looks forward to continued collaboration as it works toward launching the program in the near future.