HIV infections still a headache in S/Phikwe
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Sexual Transmitted Infections (STIs) remain a serious problem in the district. The leadership of the town including the traditional ones are finding it hard to point out what could be causing this soaring problem.
Selebi-Phikwe is one of the hardest hit areas in Botswana. Currently the infection rate stands at 26.5 percent. The infection rate is high amongst females and it stands at 31.2 percent and at 26.5 percent among males.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...