Yesterday we visited the office of the Ghanzi District AIDS Commission, an organization concerned with tackling issues associated with HIV/AIDS. Botswana has the second highest HIV infection rate world wide and the issue is on the forefront of governmental efforts. Significant amounts of manpower and other resources are spent on controlling the problem. Activities range from the prevention of mother to child transmission, the free distribution of ARV drugs, education of the general public, fighting stigmatism and many others.
The Botswana government has asked the United States to assist with its fight against HIV. The Peace Corps currently has around 250 staff members on the ground assisting in various capacities. The students were able to gain firsthand insight into the Peace Corps program through Peggy Flynn, a Peace Corps volunteer working with the Ghanzi District AIDS Commission.
Murumo lectures on the factors effecting HIV/AIDS infection rates within Botswana.
Keybonamora Marumo (ADAC-Assisstant District AIDS Coordinator), Peggy Flynn (Peace Corps volunteer), and Jay.
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