Botswana & HIV/AIDS
Overview
Treatment
- Number of HIV-Positive People Accessing Antiretrovirals in Botswana Increasing; Program Could Become Unsustainable, President Says (December 4, 2008)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- The Impact of Universal Access to Antiretroviral Therapy on HIV Stigma in Botswana (September 29, 2008)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Reuters/Washington Post Examines HIV/AIDS Treatment, Prevention Programs in Botswana (June 30, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- IRIN/AllAfrica.com Examines Antiretroviral Drug Treatment Adherence in Botswana (June 15, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- AP/Citizen Examines Botswana's Success at Increasing Access to Antiretrovirals (January 3, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Washington Post Article About PEPFAR Involvement in Botswana "Badly Misses the Mark," Officials Say in Letter to Editor (July 14, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- PEPFAR Not Supporting Treatment of HIV-Positive Batswana, Botswana AIDS Program Officials Say (July 1, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Botswana's Distribution of Antiretroviral Therapy Reducing Number of AIDS-Related Deaths, WHO Report Says (October 26, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Botswana's AIDS Drug Program Lacks Capacity to Meet "Perpetual, Insatiable" Demand, Official Says (July 27, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Botswana Antiretroviral Drug Distribution Program Will Reach 50,000 People by 2005, Health Minister Says (July 15, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Washington Times Profiles Botswana's National Antiretroviral Drug Program (June 17, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Botswana Says Critics of Routine HIV Testing Are Hindering HIV Treatment Efforts (May 11, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- International Health Officials in Botswana Begin Discussions About Low-Cost Generic Antiretroviral Drugs (March 30, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Gates Foundation and Botswana Government Funded AIDS Clinic Opens (October 27, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Financial Times Weekend Magazine Examines Botswana's Antiretroviral Drug Program (October 14, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- U.S. News & World Report Profiles Botswana HIV/AIDS Treatment, Prevention Program (July 18, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Uganda, Botswana Only African Countries Participating in Boehringer Ingelheim Free Antiretroviral Drug Program (July 15, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- First Lady Says Children's AIDS Clinic Shows "Real Face" of U.S. Compassion for Africa (July 11, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Botswana Has Knowledge, Funds, but Woefully Behind in AIDS Treatments (July 9, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Stigma Hampers Effort to Get Free AIDS Drugs to Infected in Botswana (June 2, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Botswana's High-Stakes Assault on AIDS (October 2002)
Reprinted from Africa Recovery, a United Nations publication.
In GMHC Treatment Issues, from Gay Men's Health Crisis
- Global Treatment Update (September 2002)
In GMHC Treatment Issues, from Gay Men's Health Crisis
- Free AIDS Care Brings Hope to Botswana (May 8, 2001)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Statistics
- PlusNews Treatment Map: Botswana (Regularly Updated)
Data on the total number of people on HIV treatment, the drug regimens used and the amount of international aid received.
From Integrated Regional Information Networks
- Botswana Has Lowest Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission Rate in Africa, Study Says (July 29, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Report Estimates Potential Impact of Circumcision Effort in Botswana on HIV/AIDS (June 1, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Botswana: HIV Prevalence Remains High (March 2, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Epidemiological Fact Sheets on HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections (Botswana) (PDF) (2008)
From UNAIDS, UNICEF and World Health Organization
- Botswana President Mogae Says AIDS-Related Deaths Decreasing, Challenges Still Ahead in State of Nation Address (November 6, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- AIDS-Related Deaths in Botswana Decreasing Because of Country's Efforts to Increase Treatment Access, AFP/Google.com Reports (October 23, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Botswana Has 17.1% HIV Prevalence, President Mogae Says (October 19, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Botswana's HIV Prevalence Declining Because of Education Campaign, Drug Program, Survey Finds (January 26, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- HIV Rate Hits 31 Percent in Lesotho, 40 Percent of Women in Botswana (July 31, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Sexually Transmitted Infections on the Rise in Botswana (March 12, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- HIV/AIDS Orphans 78,000 Children in Botswana (March 11, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
News
- Michelle Obama Visits HIV/AIDS Clinic in Botswana (June 24, 2011)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Botswana HIV/AIDS Radio Drama Series Broadcasts 1,000th Episode (March 28, 2011)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Bisexual Concurrency, Bisexual Partnerships, and HIV Among Southern African Men Who Have Sex With Men (September 8, 2010)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Merck, Gates Foundation Commit Additional $60 Million to HIV/AIDS Programs in Botswana (August 25, 2010)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- As With HIV Treatment, Botswana Leads the Way With TB Prevention (Winter 2010)
BOTUSA study strongly supports continuous preventive IPT for people with HIV.
To read PDF, click here.
In TAGline, from Treatment Action Group
- Blog: UNAIDS Coordinator in Botswana Discusses PEPFAR Collaboration (January 29, 2010)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Botswana Gazette Examines How Failed Global Fund Proposal Could Affect HIV/AIDS Programs (December 3, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Young People With Disabilities in Botswana Call for Greater Involvement in Country's HIV/AIDS Efforts (May 12, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Former Botswana President Mogae's Recent Award "Testimony" to Good Governance, Fight Against HIV/AIDS, Editorial Says (October 24, 2008)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Former Botswana President Mogae Wins Award for Leadership, Work on HIV/AIDS (October 21, 2008)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Mathematicians, Graduate Students Travel to Botswana to Develop Formulas to Address HIV/AIDS, Other Diseases (August 14, 2008)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Former Botswanan President Mogae Calls for New Vigor in Fight Against HIV/AIDS (August 5, 2008)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Botswana's HIV Prevalence Reducing Country's Blood Donor Pool, Red Cross Official Says (June 20, 2008)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Disabled People in Botswana Largely Neglected in HIV/AIDS Efforts, Advocates Say (April 21, 2008)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Botswana's HIV/AIDS Policies Should Serve People With Disabilities, Advocate Says (November 21, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Botswana, Tanzania: Family Health International Plans AIDS Project (October 16, 2006)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Cancer Surge Overwhelming AIDS Crisis in Botswana (September 6, 2006)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- "Marketplace" Reports on South African Concert, Botswanan Pageant Aimed at Raising Funds, Reducing Stigma for Women's HIV/AIDS Fight (March 18, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- A Second Look at Botswana's HIV Beauty Pageant (March 3, 2005)
Botswana's third "Miss HIV Stigma Free 2005" beauty pageant.
From BBC News
- Botswana's Beauty Pageant for HIV-Positive Women Gaining Public Support But Stigma Remains (March 1, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Botswana, Barbados Agree to Cooperate to Exchange HIV/AIDS Expertise, Research (February 25, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Mandatory Tests Bolster Botswana's War on AIDS (June 14, 2004)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Toronto Globe and Mail Examines HIV/AIDS' Effects on Botswana, Once "Africa's Success Story" (February 13, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Botswana Feels Brunt of HIV/AIDS Apathy (December 31, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Doing Business in Botswana? Job 1: Get an AIDS Policy (November 17, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Christian Science Monitor Examines Growing Impact of Private Sector on Botswana's Anti-AIDS Efforts (November 12, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- AIDS Clinic Opens in Remote Area of Botswana (August 12, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Bush Tells Botswana U.S. Will Be Its Partner in Fighting AIDS (July 11, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- New Health Care Center Opened for Children With AIDS in Botswana (June 24, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Africa's AIDS Victims Turn to Botswana (September 17, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Botswana Watches Economic Success Destroyed by AIDS (August 29, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- UN Secretary-General to Visit Botswana (August 20, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- AIDS Threat Looms Large in Botswana (July 1, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- World Education Leaders Sound Alarm over AIDS Pandemic (July 27, 2001)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Botswana Diamond Firm to Help Workers With HIV-AIDS (March 8, 2001)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Politics
- Advancing Country Ownership: Achieving Program Sustainability and Long-Term Impact (July 18, 2010)
To read PDF, click here.
From Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- President Obama Discusses Africa's HIV/AIDS Epidemic With President of Botswana (November 6, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Report Estimates Significant Impact of Widespread Circumcision Effort in Botswana (May 29, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Gay Group Challenges Botswana Sodomy Law (May 4, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Male Circumcision Should Be Considered Part of Efforts to Curb Spread of HIV, Former Botswana President Mogae Says (February 12, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Officials Call on HIV/AIDS Network in Botswana to Partner With Agriculture Ministry to Address Food Insecurity (September 11, 2008)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Botswana Lawmakers Plan Release of Report Gauging Public Opinion on National Response to HIV/AIDS (October 18, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Botswana Adopts Radical Approach to HIV (January 30, 2006)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Botswanan President Mogae Pledges to Focus on HIV/AIDS in Second Term, Plans to Step Down Before End of Term (November 4, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Election Results Show Botswanan President Mogae's Party Wins Majority in National Assembly (November 2, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Botswana's Ruling Political Party "Politicizing HIV/AIDS," Should Remove Campaign Billboard, NGOs Say (September 10, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Botswana President Starts Lesotho Visit, AIDS on Agenda (April 14, 2004)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Botswana President Mogae Concerned HIV/AIDS Funds Pledged by United States Going to U.S. Military Operations (December 9, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Botswana Losing Skilled Workers for HIV/AIDS Programs to Nongovernmental Groups, President Mogae Says (November 13, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Senator Frist Calls Botswana's "Political Will" Model for Other Countries Fighting HIV/AIDS (August 27, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Botswana Human Rights Group Says Country Offers No Protection to Participants in HIV Vaccine Trial (August 19, 2003)
[Archived Article]
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Bush Tells Botswana U.S. Will Be Its Partner in Fighting AIDS (July 11, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Government Fight Against AIDS Sees Results in Botswana (May 7, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Botswana Accepts Japanese Apology on AIDS Insult (June 21, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Botswana President Says He Had No Choice but to Give His People AIDS Medicine (April 10, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Personal Stories
- A Special Girl, Two Special Doctors (March/April 2006)
Kemiso Ntope is an 11-year-old girl living in a pediatric hospital in Botswana, where two years ago she became the first child to receive free HIV meds from her country's government.
To read PDF, click here.
In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
- Chicago Tribune Profiles Former Botswana Treatment Program Official Ernest Darkoh (June 10, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- Christian Science Monitor Profiles Young African Leaders, Including Head of Botswana's National HIV Treatment Program (September 30, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
- A Letter From Africa: A First-Hand Account of How AIDS Has Affected the People of Botswana (April 2000)
In Survival News, from AIDS Survival Project
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