HIV Infections Still High Amongst SED Teens

Phenyo Segokgo
Phenyo Segokgo

While Botswana has been praised for fighting HIV/ AIDS, there is a disturbing trend where teenage girls and young women are increasingly becoming infected.

South East District councillors expressed concern about the number of teenagers infected with the virus. This was after they were told that 41 out of 577 women aged between 15- 19 years who tested for HIV, tested positive, during the recording period.

Councillors have been urged to join hands together with community leaders to talk to teenagers about HIV/AIDS issues.

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