Govt moves to put all local prostitutes on ARV

Monday, May 11, 2015

Government has announced an aggressive strategy to contain HIV/AIDS by putting all prostitutes under HIV treatment irrespective of their viral load, also known as CD4 Count.

According to the implementing partner the Botswana Family Welfare Association (BOFWA) Public Relations Officer, Keitumetse Mariri, they have already piloted this program in Gaborone and Francistown, and will soon be taking it to Maun.However, Mariri also pointed out that they are not satisfied with the numbers of sex workers who come forward to get their services.

The Ministry of Health last year revealed the results of their survey showing that there are about 5,000 female sex workers in Gaborone, Francistown and Kasane.

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Govt moves to put all local prostitutes on ARV

Government has announced an aggressive strategy to contain HIV/AIDS by putting all prostitutes under HIV treatment irrespective of their viral load, also known as CD4 Count.