Botswana Hiv Aids

In the focus countries, we will:Support treatment for 2 million HIV-infected people Prevent 7 million new HIV infections Support care for 10 million people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS, including orphans and vulnerable children ...

Across the world, we will: Encourage bold leadership at every level to fight HIV/AIDS Apply best practices within our bilateral programs in concert with host governments’ national HIV/AIDS strategies Encourage all partners to coordinate, adhere to sound management practices and harmonize monitoring and evaluation efforts ... [Read More]

A Profile of Chris Talley: Peace Corps Volunteer in Mochudi - "Gaborone Botswana"

I am responsible for Monitoring and Evaluation of HIV/AIDS programs in my office. I collect the monitoring tools and help individuals complete the forms. On occasion, I will go out to a village site to advise Village AIDS Committees (VMSACs) or visit a non-governmental organization to collect a report or offer them technical assistance. I present reports at District Multi-Sectoral AIDS Committee (DMSAC) meetings. I develop the funding allocation for our district and follow up with departments and organizations that have not yet spent their funding. I organize DMSAC sectors to meet and coordinate various activities assigned to me. What I do is to try to assist and organize those who work with HIV/AIDS programs in general. ... [Read More]

Global Issues: Health Care for HIV/AIDS and other Diseases

Merck is supporting the Enhancing Care Initiative (ECI), a multidisciplinary, multinational partnership designed to improve the care of people with HIV/AIDS in the developing world, including several countries in Africa. Coordinated by the Harvard AIDS Institute and the Francois Bagnoud Center for Health and Human Rights at Harvard's School of Public Health, this five-year initiative includes local experts on HIV/AIDS, community groups, and governmental and non-governmental organizations. The multidisciplinary approach works through local teams of experts, including patients, physicians, nurses, economists, and government officials. The teams assist in designing the infrastructure essential to implement feasible and cost-effective improvements in HIV/AIDS clinical case management and health care delivery. To date, the Enhancing Care Initiative involves in-country multidisciplinary teams in Senegal and KwaZulu Natal Province in South Africa, and outside Africa, in Brazil and Thailan ... [Read More]

Press Releases - "Gaborone Botswana"

Listed below are some recent press releases issued by our Public Affairs section for more information regarding our media operations, please contact the Media Specialist.Press Releases African Leaders to Gather for U.S. Department of Defense-sponsored Seminarin Gaborone (June 16, 2005.) SIGNING OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN WESTWOOD INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AND THE OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION (June 13, 2005.) WESTWOOD INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL TO RECEIVE US$6 MILLION IN OPIC FINANCING FROM U.S. GOVERNMENT FOR BUILDING PROJECTS (July 7, 2005.) President Bush to Nominate Katherine Peterson as Ambassador to Botswana (June 06, 2005.) SPECIAL SCREENING OF “SILENT SPRING” (2 June, 2005) Diplomatic Missions Clean U ... [Read More]

Ambassador's Speeches - "Gaborone Botswana"

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“Building a Future Free from AIDS" - "Gaborone Botswana"

The U.S. supports the provision of HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention and care in more than 100 nations, with a focus on 15 nations that are collectively burdened with half of the world’s infections. Botswana is one of these focus nations, and thus is benefiting from intensive U.S. investment. Through the President’s Emergency Plan, the U.S. government works hand-in-hand with the government of Botswana and other partners to reduce new HIV infections and mitigate the effects of HIV/AIDS. In 2004, the U.S. provided Botswana over US$18 million to strengthen the national response to HIV/AIDS. This amount will nearly double to US$35 million in 2005. ... [Read More]

U.S. Embassy Donates HIV/AIDS Books to NACA - "Gaborone Botswana"

The collection consists of 48 titles that cover various HIV/AIDS issues ranging from hospice care, stories of encouragement, caregivers and behavior change. The books are very readable. Most suit the information needs of those dealing at the grass-roots level of the HIV/AIDS crisis, although serious researchers would also benefit from the collections. The book collection is worth approximately Pula 6,000. The U.S. Embassy anticipates that these informative books will help in the education of those people who deal with the HIV/AIDS crisis. ... [Read More]

U.S. SUPPORTS RAPID ROLL-OUT OF HIV/AIDS TREATMENT - "Gaborone Botswana"

The heart and soul of President Bush’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief in Botswana is the work the U.S. does shoulder to shoulder with our partners and friends to support Botswana’s national AIDS strategy. The leadership and commitment of President Mogae as well as the talent and dedication of government officials and nongovernmental sectors has made possible the accomplishments of the Emergency Plan to date. It is a privilege for U.S. government field staff to work with such partners and friends to implement Botswana’s vision for fighting HIV/AIDS. The U.S. remains firmly committed to international cooperation in fighting the scourge of HIV/AIDS. ... [Read More]

Completion of the U.S. HIV/AIDS Emergency Plan Five-Year Strategy and 2005 Country Operational Plan for Botswana - "Gaborone Botswana"

President Bush’s vision for PEPFAR worldwide envisioned disbursement of US$15 billion over five years to fight HIV/AIDS. US$9 billion will go to 15 “focus” countries, among them Botswana, seriously affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The Emergency Plan aims to prevent 7 million new infections, provide treatment to 2 million HIV-infected people, and care for 10 million people, especially orphans and vulnerable children, affected by HIV/AIDS. Working hand-in-hand with the government of Botswana, the U.S. rapidly scaled up funding and technical support for HIV/AIDS activities. PEPFAR provided US$18 million in 2004. This amount will nearly double to US$35 million in 2005. ... [Read More]