Botswana Aids

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

On Thursday, November 4, U.S. Ambassador Joseph Huggins will host a reception at his residence to thank the U.S.-Botswana-International team for its completion of the U.S. Mission’s Five-Year HIV/AIDS Strategy 2004-2008 and 2005 Country Operational Plan (COP) for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Partners included the government of Botswana, the United Nations, non-governmental organizations and the private sector. Thanks to the participatory planning process used to develop the plans, PEPFAR activities will be well coordinated with other HIV/AIDS initiatives and are strongly aligned with Botswana’s HIV/AIDS priorities. The Strategy and COP together articulate a vision and plan to strengthen HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment programs throughout Botswana. ... [Read More]

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

World AIDS Day is December 1. The people of the United States join with the people of Botswana in mourning the lives that have been lost to HIV/AIDS. Under the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, America and Botswana are partners in building a future free from AIDS. ...

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. 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]

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 U.S.-Financed Specialist Gas Stimulation Equipment Arrives In Botswana For Natural Gas Development (July 13th,2005) Film Screening of “Africa: Open for Business” at Grand Palm Wednesday, July 13 ( ) AGOA FORUM HIGHLIGHTS U.S. COMMITMENT TO AFRICAN PROSPERITY (June 21, 2005) 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 S ... [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]

"Gaborone Botswana"

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Botswana

UNAIDS estimated that 37.4 percent of persons between the ages of 15 and 49 were infected with HIV/AIDS. UNICEF reported there were approximately 112,000 orphans in the country, due largely to deaths from HIV/AIDS; however, 28 percent of babies born from HIV positive mothers were protected from the virus, largely as a result of the Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission Program. As of December, the Government had registered approximately 47,000 orphans. Once registered, orphans may receive food baskets and school uniforms. Many children, mostly believed to be orphans, became beggars in urban areas, and some became prostitutes. Relatives continued to deny inheritance rights to orphans. ... [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]

Article by U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in Letlhakane - "Gaborone Botswana"

There are currently 41 Peace Corps Volunteers and 27 Peace Corps Trainees in Botswana. All the Peace Corps Volunteers now in Botswana are engaged in efforts to fight HIV/AIDS. Peace Corps Volunteers returned to Botswana in 2003 (after a six-year absence) at the request of President Festus Mogae to join Botswana's fight against HIV/AIDS. They work with government of Botswana officials to serve the people in the communities where they live. Since 1966, over 2,100 Peace Corps volunteers have served in Botswana. ... [Read More]