DISTRICT PROGRAMMES
Introduction
In an effort to fulfill the mandate of the National Strategic Framework 2003-2009 and to bring Botswana’s HIV/AIDS Response closer to the people of Botswana, ACHAP decided in late 2004 to support the HIV/AIDS responses of seven Districts. After consultation with Ministry of Local Government, several Districts, Central Government officials and relevant Non-governmental organizations, it was decided that the following Districts<strong> (in red)</strong> would receive support for their HIV/AIDS responses:
Select an area on the map to view detailed district programme information
ACHAP’s support to the districts was driven by a need to steadfastly
increase the pace of rolling out programmes to communities thereby ensuring
greater coverage and impact of the Botswana Government’s national
response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. This would also ensure that specific
attention is paid to the varied and localised issues that are best understood
within a smaller administrative unit such as the district. The District
Multi-Sectoral AIDS Committee (DMSAC), therefore, forms an appropriate channel
through which HIV/AIDS initiatives are developed, fine-tuned and
implemented. HIV/AIDS initiatives at the district level fall within the four ACHAP
strategic priorities of 1.HIV prevention, 2.HIV counseling and testing and
post-test services, 3. Antiretroviral treatment and 4. Advocacy and
mobilization of communities and PLWAs.
Support at district level varies from district to district depending on
the identified needs. The support is guided by ACHAP’s four (4)
thematic areas of programme focus namely: HIV prevention; HIV counseling and
testing including post-test services; Anti-Retro Viral Treatment; and advocacy
and mobilization/empowerment of communities including people living with
HIV/AIDS (PLWHA).
