BONELA, Sisonke respond on sex workers and ARVs
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
It is commendable from the contents to note that the ministry is including key populations in its HIV/AIDS programming.
In the stated article, it is reported that Honorable Minister of Health, Dorcas Makgatho, spoke about providing ARV treatment to all sex workers despite their viral load as a preventive attempt to try and reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS. She recognised and acknowledged sex workers as key populations who also needed protection. She said that her ministry is ready to make a paradigm shift from curative to preventative health care beginning with primary health care.
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...