US Embassy To Host Cancer Roundtable

Cancers now account for nearly a quarter of deaths among HIV-infected individuals. There is evidence cancer is overtaking tuberculosis as the leading cause of death in those with HIV.

There are numerous challenges to address cancer, such as delays in treatment, lack of trained personnel, limited follow-up care, and limited patient education. With the number of cancer patients increasing rapidly, it is critical to double our efforts to improve diagnosis and treatment.

The Government of Botswana works closely with the United States National Cancer Institute (US NCI) as well as other partner institutions and universities to tackle cancer. In the past three years, the US NCI funded 12 research grants with sites in Botswana.

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Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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