HIV and AIDS impact survey underway

In a statement, NACA stated that the fieldwork for the survey will entail three components being household questionnaire, individual behavioural questionnaire and HIV testing.

According to NACA, the objectives of the survey are to 'obtain up to date information on the behavioural patterns of the population aged 10 to 64' and to 'determine the HIV prevalence and incidence rates among the population aged between six weeks and above.' The survey will also 'acquire information that will be used to guide future HIV and AIDS research and program planning,' and to 'increase the number of Batswana who know their HIV status and link them to existing HIV and AIDS programs.'