Reasons

• In 2005 an estimated 270,000 people living with HIV (total population below two million) 24.1% of people have HIV/Aids
• Life expectancy less than 40 years in 2000-2005, a figure about 28 years lower than it would have been without AIDS.
• An estimated 120,000 children have lost at least one parent to the epidemic.
• First case 1985

Policy

• (1987-89) the screening of blood to eliminate the risk of HIV transmission through blood transfusion.
• (1989-97) information, education and communication programmes - Botswana National Policy on AIDS.
• (1997 onwards) education, prevention and comprehensive care including the provision of antiretroviral treatment for 19,000 people.

HIV prevention programme:

Impact

• Impact on death rates,
• Impact on production,
• Economic loss,
• Social impacts,

Solution/Prevention

Public education & awareness –

1. "ABC" of AIDS: Abstain, Be faithful and, if you have sex, Condomize.
2. Safe-sex billboards and posters everywhere.
3. Radio drama dealing with culturally specific HIV/AIDS-related issues and encouraging changes in sexual behaviour.