High HIV prevalence amongst youth worries MYSC

The workshop, ending today, aims to sensetise the youth under the Tirelo Sechaba, Internship programme as well as Graduate Voluntary Scheme (GVS) on issues of HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).  According to the 2013 BAIS report, Francistown is one of the highest hit areas in the country with an HIV/AIDS prevalence rate of 23.1% with the national prevalence rate at 17%.

In an interview with Mmegi, MYSC district youth coordinator, Minkie Bokole said the ministry is concerned that the most affected population is the youth.