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Density of health workers (per 10 000 population) in Botswana per district type.
| District type | Population | Doctor | Nurses and/or midwives | Pharmacists | Dentists | Healthcare workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural | 98 816 | 3 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 45 |
| Rural with urban villages | 1 515 181 | 2 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 35 |
| Urban | 424 231 | 9 | 77 | 4 | 1 | 115 |
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| Total | 2038228 | 4 | 42 | 2 | 1 | 65 |
Source: Ministry of Health, Department of Policy, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation 2012, personal communication, April 04
