HIV new cases drop in Francistown
Thursday, October 07, 2021 | 1260 Views |
The area has previously experienced a surge in HIV/AIDS new infections and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), mostly blamed on the low condom usage and cultural practices.
In 2016, it was reported that the second city was one of the most hit areas in the country with HIV/AIDS prevalence rate of 23.1% as per the 2013 Botswana AIDS Impact Survey (BAIS) IV report.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...