A time to reflect as we strive towards epidemic control

It is also a day to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and to recognise and support the 360,000 people in Botswana who are living with the virus to ensure they receive the rights and dignity they deserve.

The theme for this year’s World AIDS Day is “Equalise.” This is a global call to action emphasising the importance of ending HIV/AIDS as a public health threat worldwide by addressing inequalities in communities that have been disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic and other pandemics, including COVID-19.