A Year In Review - Volunteering in Botswana
Botswana, Volunteer Michael Pretorius, DC Botswana, Volunteer Michael Pretorius, DC

A Year In Review - Volunteering in Botswana

At the start of 2023, I packed my bags and whatever else could fit into my little car. I left my life in Johannesburg, South Africa to volunteer as a chiropractor for World Spine Care. Here are the top things I've learned from my time treating patients in an underserved community in Botswana.

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A Visit to Botswana – President Haldeman’s Reflections
Botswana Scott Haldeman Botswana Scott Haldeman

A Visit to Botswana – President Haldeman’s Reflections

This past summer, World Spine Care founder and president Dr. Scott Haldeman traveled to Botswana with his wife, Joan. They spent a few days touring the clinics and visiting with Dr. Mufudzi Chihambakwe and Dr. Michael Pretorius, the two chiropractors running the clinics in Gaborone, Mahalapye, and Shoshong Village. Dr. Haldeman shares some thoughts about the progress and future of World Spine Care in Botswana.

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A 50-km Ultramarathon for Low Back Pain
Volunteer, Botswana Michael Pretorius, DC Volunteer, Botswana Michael Pretorius, DC

A 50-km Ultramarathon for Low Back Pain

Join Michael Pretorius as he runs 50 kilometers across the largest salt pan on earth.

“They say in the middle of the pan, you cannot see land in any direction you look, only flat white salt for as far as the eye can see. It’s the closest thing to running on the moon you will ever experience.”

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Volunteering Across Borders: Introducing Michael Pretorius
Volunteer, Botswana Nathan Cashion Volunteer, Botswana Nathan Cashion

Volunteering Across Borders: Introducing Michael Pretorius

This week, we introduce you to Dr. Michael Pretorius, the latest clinical supervisor to join the World Spine Care team in Botswana. Originally from South Africa, he didn’t have to travel far – just a few hundred kilometers to the north – but, for him, it’s been a positive change to join a meaningful project to improve people’s lives.

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Celebrating One Year of the Broadhurst 3 Clinic
Botswana Mufudzi Chihambakwe Botswana Mufudzi Chihambakwe

Celebrating One Year of the Broadhurst 3 Clinic

The newest installment of World Spine Care clinics in Gaborone, Botswana turns one in March 2022. The patients that come to the clinic receive care are the real fruit of the efforts by Dr. Mufudzi Chihambakwe, the clinical coordinator. One such person who has benefitted from the care provided at the BH3 shared his story.

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Building Community in Botswana
Nathan Cashion, DC Nathan Cashion, DC

Building Community in Botswana

Since opening the newest World Spine Care clinic in Botswana six months ago, Dr. Mufudzi Chihambakwe has been busy building a community around spine care. As clinical coordinator for the BH3 Clinic, Mufudzi has brought patients and community members together for physical activity and education–including a hilltop yoga session for World Spine Day.

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