A time to reflect as we strive towards epidemic control
Friday, December 09, 2022 | 470 Views |
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.
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...