#Know Your Status
Monday, December 03, 2018
Speakers at the event deliberated on a number of issues, with many if not all agreeing that, while Botswana has made progress with regards to HIV and AIDS response, there was still a lot that needs to be done, to reduce the prevalence, with the ultimate goal of reaching zero new infections.
This to some people may seem like an insurmountable task. Well, it is possible to realise the intended zero prevalence rate, but we need to use different strategies, in our fight against new HIV infections.
It highlights the need to protect rights such as access to clean water, education, healthcare and freedom of expression.President Duma Boko, rightly honours past interventions from securing a dignified burial for Gaoberekwe Pitseng in the CKGR to promoting linguistic inclusion. Yet, they also expose a critical truth, that a nation cannot sustainably protect its people through ad hoc acts of compassion alone.It is time for both government and the...