Why are HIV infections rising despite historic 95-95-95 feat?
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | 1960 Views |
PALAPYE: Gorata ‘Queen’ Tsokwane, a sex worker and member of Nkaikela Youth Group says she knows why HIV infections remain stubbornly high in the country, with new cases rising in certain areas, despite the remarkable achievements Botswana has made elsewhere. For her, the key is greater heath and legal protections for sex workers.
“The reason why HIV statistics are high among sex workers is because we do not get assistance from health workers,” she says.
The recent Vaccination Day in Motokwe, orchestrated through collaborative efforts between UNICEF, USAID, BRCS, and the Ministry of Health, underscores a commendable stride towards fortifying child health services.The painful reality as reflected by the Ministry of Health's data regarding the decline in routine immunisation coverage since the onset of the pandemic, is a cause for concern.It underscores the urgent need to address the...