Stigmatisation fades away, but the scars remain
Friday, December 01, 2017
In the early years, where there were no treatment options for HIV and where the disease was poorly understood, those infected with the virus were virtual social outcasts. Families hid their sick and at the funerals, all manner of excuses were made and euphemisms used.
Without credible treatment options in those years, the HIV positive, particularly those of lower income, found that their health rapidly deteriorated and quickly their physical appearance was drawing furtive glances of revolt from the public.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...