Botswana Hiv Aids

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]

“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]

Ambassador's Speeches - "Gaborone Botswana"

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HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa

The U.S. has recognized that HIV is not only a threat to the health and economic well-being of Africans but a national security issue as well. As HIV/AIDS strains the economic, social and security fabric of Africa, it affects U.S. policy interests across the board. HIV undermines hard-fought development gains and can destroy communities and destabilize regions. It is also disproportionately affecting African militaries, with prevalence rates in some armed services possibly reaching 50%. The severe ripple effects of HIV/AIDS, if not contained, pose a clear threat to U.S. interests in a peaceful, prosperous and stable Africa. ... [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]

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]

Arrival of 27 New Peace Corps Trainees - "Gaborone Botswana"

The arrival of the Trainees marks the third year of the current Peace Corps program in Botswana, which assists in the implementation of the national government’s strategy on HIV/AIDS. In partnership with the Ministry of Local Government, Volunteers are deployed countrywide to work on HIV/AIDS prevention and care/support of those affected by the disease. The Trainees join over 3,000 Peace Corps Volunteers worldwide working on health and HIV/AIDS projects. ...

On March 18, twenty-seven Peace Corps Trainees arrived in Botswana to begin Pre-Service Training in Molepolole. They are in Botswana to prepare for participating in both the District AIDS Coordinator and the Community Capacity Building for HIV/AIDS projects. During Pre-Service Training, Trainees will be briefed by host country government officials and various development partners, including NGOs and bilateral/multilateral organizations. The Pre-Service Training ends in May, after which Trainees will be sworn-in as Peace Corps Volunteers. ... [Read More]