Drop in new HIV infections

The Assistant Minister of Health and Wellness, Sethomo Lelatisitswe told Parliament this week that the HIV situation in the country has gone down over the years.

The Assistant Minister was responding to a question from Gantsi North Member of Parliament, John Thiite who had asked the minister to brief the House on the status of HIV/AIDS in Botswana from April 2020 to date; by stating (i) the number of newly registered cases of HIV infections; (ii) the number of those enrolled for 'Treat All' programme; (iii) the current status of Antiretroviral Therapy drugs at Central Medical Stores and health facilities across the country; (iv) the current status of condom dispensation in Botswana; (v) challenges experienced by people living with HIV/AIDS on accessing HIV/AIDS-related health care services during the COVID-19 pandemic; (vi) the current major health concerns on people living with HIV/AIDS during the pandemic; and (vii) the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on Botswana’s HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment mechanisms at the national level.