Board

ABOUT OUR
Board
The Botswana Medicines Regulatory Authority (BoMRA), was established under Section 3 of the Medicines and Related Substances Act (“MRSA”). The Authority is responsible for ensuring the safety, efficiency and quality of medicines and related substances, which includes both human and veterinary medicines, medical devices and cosmetics in Botswana.
Appointed by the Honorable Minister of Health, the Board is the highest governance structure of the Authority with members selected from amongst persons with expertise in law, pharmaceutical industry, business management, medicine, pharmacy, veterinary medicine and two other areas as may be determined by the Minister.
Also sitting on the Board are the Chief Executive Officer, Director of Veterinary and the Director of Health Services as ex-officio members, We hereby present to you the new Board of the Botswana Medicines Regulatory Authority.
The Board of Directors of BoMRA comprises diverse professionals with expertise in various fields as stipulated in Section 7 of the MRSA. This includes the following Members appointed by the Honourable Minister of Health:
Board Members

Dr. Kegomoditswe Biki Maphane
Board Chairperson

Dr. Lorato Mangadi-Mokama
Deputy Chairperson

Ms. Tiny Ralefala
Chairperson – Finance Audit & Risk Committee

Mr. Modisa Kebonyemodisa
Chairperson – Governance and Nominations Committee

Ms. Mmama Mhlanga – Fichani
Chairperson – Human Resource Committee

Dr Kobedi Segale
Chairperson – Licensing and Enforcement Committee

Ms. Matshediso Matome
Chairperson Pharmacovigilance Advisory Committee

Ms. Elizabeth Kelentse
Chairperson – Registration Committee

Dr. Ditiro Duma Coyne
Board Member

Dr. Kefentse Motshegwa
Director Veterinary Services

Dr. Seima Dijeng
Acting BoMRA CEO