Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital

What Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital does

Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital (SKMTH) is a 450-bed quaternary referral hospital located in Gaborone, Botswana, positioned at the apex of the country's public healthcare hierarchy. It is 100% owned by the Government of Botswana as a State-owned Enterprise under the Ministry of Health and operates on a not-for-profit, cost-shared pricing model funded by the government, medical aid schemes, and self-pay patients. The hospital serves patients referred from both public and private tertiary facilities across Botswana, as well as international patients seeking specialized care, with the explicit mandate to reduce outbound medical referrals and provide advanced sub-specialized services domestically.

The clinical offering includes Accident & Emergency, Surgical Services (General Surgery, Arthroplasty, Spine), Medical Oncology (chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormonal therapy, palliative care), Radiation Oncology (Rapid Arc/VMAT, Brachytherapy, Stereotactic Radiotherapy), Internal Medicine (130 beds), Intensive Care Services (30 adult ICU, 6 Paediatric ICU, 10 Neonatal ICU, 30 Neonatal High Care), Renal Services (13 beds, 7 dialysis points), Pharmacy, comprehensive Diagnostic & Interventional Radiology built on a Siemens 3 Tesla MRI and PACS-integrated workflow, Laboratory, Paediatric Ward (68 beds across High Care, Medical, Haematology/Oncology and Surgical units), and Allied Health Services. Technology is supplied by established medical-equipment vendors (Siemens MRI, PACS, modern linear accelerators/brachytherapy units) rather than proprietary in-house systems.

Distribution is referral-driven: physicians and self-referred patients route into SKMTH via formal referral forms, phone bookings (+267 373 5000/1), and an international booking process. The hospital runs phased commissioning of services since September 2022 (Radiology first, then ICU, Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, Medical and Radiation Oncology), and complements clinical care with academic programs and research in partnership with the University of Botswana School of Medicine, the IAEA Rays of Hope initiative, WHO, IARC, and Botswana-Baylor for paediatric haematology/oncology. Revenue mechanics are managed-services-style (government block-funded for referred patients) layered with insurance-billed (medical aid) and transactional (self-pay) streams, with international patient services positioned for regional (Southern Africa) reach.

Name

Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital

Legal name

Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital

Website

https://skmth.org.bw

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital is a 450-bed, government-owned quaternary referral hospital in Gaborone, Botswana, delivering specialized and sub-specialized clinical care — including medical and radiation oncology, critical care, renal services, and advanced imaging — to patients referred from public and private facilities across Botswana and the broader region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Quaternary Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (62211), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071)

akta.pro primary industry

Oncology & Cancer Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hospital-Integrated Cancer Centers (Acute Oncology Programs) (HLAFAAAM), Neonatal Intensive Care & Special Care Nurseries (NICU/SCN) (HLAFAJAE), General Nephrology Practice (HLAKAHAA), Advanced Imaging & Specialty Radiology Centers (PET/CT, Nuclear Medicine, Interventional Radiology) (HLAFAKAB)

Keywords

• Quaternary healthcare
• Teaching hospital
• Cancer care services
• Critical care services
• Medical imaging diagnostics

Headquarters

HQ city

Gaborone

HQ country

Botswana

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government-funded Clinical Services: Services are paid for by the Government of Botswana through the Ministry of Health for referred patients. SKMTH is a State-owned Enterprise under the Ministry of Health.
2. Medical Aid/Health Insurance: Services are paid through medical aid schemes and other funders for insured patients
3. Self-Pay Patients: Self-pay patients can access services directly. The hospital notes fees are reasonably low as it is not-for-profit but for cost-shared and sustainable healthcare.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SKMTH is a 450-bed quaternary teaching hospital in Gaborone, Botswana, delivering highly specialized and subspecialized clinical services including Accident and Emergency, Surgical Services, Medical and Radiation Oncology, Internal Medicine, Intensive Care, Renal Services, Pharmacy, Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Laboratory, and Paediatric Ward care. The hospital operates a phased commissioning model, integrates advanced equipment such as the Siemens 3 Tesla MRI and PACS imaging system, and supports medical education and research in partnership with the University of Botswana.

Product overview

Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital (SKMTH) is a 450-bed quaternary hospital offering a comprehensive range of specialised healthcare services. The hospital operates a multi-service model encompassing clinical services (Accident and Emergency, Surgical Services, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Internal Medicine, Intensive Care Services, Renal Services, Pharmacy, Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Laboratory, and Paediatric Ward), Allied Health Services, and Centre of Excellence programs in Cancer Care, Critical Care, Cardiovascular, Trauma and Burns, Renal and Organ Transplant, Ophthalmology, and Rehabilitation. As a teaching hospital, it also provides academic programs and conducts medical research. Services are commissioned in phases with state-of-the-art equipment including a Siemens 3 Tesla MRI Scanner and advanced radiation oncology capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Accident and Emergency
• Surgical Services
• Medical Oncology
• Radiation Oncology
• Internal Medicine
• Intensive Care Services
• Renal Services
• Pharmacy
• Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology
• Laboratory
• Paediatric Ward
• Allied Health Services
• Academic Programs
• Quaternary Healthcare Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 450 hospital beds providing quaternary-level care
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Botswana-Baylor Children's Clinical Centre for Excellence TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 March 2024Memorandum of Understanding signed on March 15, 2024 for transitioning Paediatric Haematology and Oncology services from Princess Marina Hospital to SKMTH effective March 18, 2024. The partnership aims to strengthen paediatric haematology oncology services, improve treatment outcomes, and share technical and other resources to transform patient lives.
• FNBB (First National Bank of Botswana) / FNB FoundationminorOthers · 23 October 2023FNB Foundation provided funding for the Joni Joni Paediatric Ward Play Area, officially handed over on October 23, 2023. The play area provides comfort and positivity for children and families during their hospital stay, representing corporate social responsibility contribution to pediatric care.
• International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBotswana joined the IAEA Rays of Hope initiative in the prior year. Five national IAEA technical cooperation projects supported establishing the Radiotherapy Centre. IAEA, together with WHO and IARC, provides support for development of Botswana's first National Cancer Control Programme. The Radiation Oncology Services represent an integrated Rays of Hope package.
• UB School of Medicine (University of Botswana)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for teaching and facilitating development of healthcare professionals. SKMTH provides conducive learning environment for undergraduates and postgraduates in various health courses. More partners to be identified to fill skills gaps in the healthcare sector.
• World Health Organization (WHO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWHO is collaborating with IAEA and IARC to support development of Botswana's first National Cancer Control Programme, providing international expertise and guidance for cancer care services.
• International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnering with IAEA and WHO to support development of Botswana's first National Cancer Control Programme, contributing to national cancer research and control efforts.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital: Large public academic hospital affiliated with the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. Comparable as a Southern African quaternary referral and teaching institution with multi-specialty Centers of Excellence and government ownership.
• Korle Bu Teaching Hospital: Ghana's premier tertiary and teaching hospital in Accra. Comparable as a West African government-affiliated teaching hospital delivering multi-specialty quaternary care with academic and research functions.
• Groote Schuur Hospital: Major academic teaching hospital in Cape Town affiliated with the University of Cape Town. Comparable as a public-sector quaternary referral and teaching hospital with multi-specialty clinical services, medical research, and training programs in Southern Africa.
• Tygerberg Hospital: Academic tertiary/quaternary hospital in Cape Town linked to Stellenbosch University. Comparable as a government teaching hospital providing specialized multi-specialty care and medical education in Southern Africa.
• Mulago National Specialised Hospital: Uganda's flagship national referral and teaching hospital in Kampala. Comparable as an African government-affiliated quaternary teaching hospital with phased modernization, multi-specialty services, and academic partnerships.
• Kenyatta National Hospital: Kenya's largest national referral and teaching hospital based in Nairobi. Comparable as an East African government-owned quaternary-level teaching hospital providing specialized multi-specialty care, training, and research with phased service development.
• Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital: Largest academic hospital in Africa and a quaternary-level public teaching hospital in Soweto, South Africa. Directly comparable as a multi-specialty government-affiliated teaching hospital providing tertiary/quaternary referral care, training medical professionals, and serving as a Centers of Excellence-style platform across specialties.

Broad incumbents

• Netcare Milpark Hospital: Private academic hospital in Johannesburg offering advanced oncology, cardiac, and trauma care. Comparable as a Southern African quaternary-level provider with strong cancer care infrastructure, though privately operated rather than government-owned.

Others

• University of Botswana School of Medicine: Academic partner institution, not a peer hospital, but the primary teaching and research collaboration that supplies SKMTH's medical training pipeline. Included as an ecosystem participant that directly shapes SKMTH's academic capacity.

Regional players

• King Faisal Hospital Kigali: Quaternary-level specialty hospital in Rwanda that attracts regional referrals across East/Central Africa. Comparable as a state-of-the-art specialty referral hospital in Sub-Saharan Africa with advanced equipment and regional patient capture.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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