Selected Achievements

• Delivered more than 48,000 voluntary medical male circumcisions and provided HIV testing and counseling to more than 59,000 people, linking those testing positive to treatment and care. Strengthened resilience among adolescent girls and young women through tailored prevention services.

• Expanded cervical cancer screening to 57 sites nationwide through the “See and Treat” strategy, introduced HPV DNA testing with self-collection, and rolled out thermal ablation for treatment. Screened over 60,000 women, with 85% of pre-cancerous lesions treated on site. Improved breast cancer detection and referral pathways from community to treatment centers.

• Revitalized primary health care systems by enhancing local capacity for integrated HIV and health services, improving access to care, and embedding services in community platforms for long-term sustainability.

• Improved measurement and evaluation systems, data-driven decision-making, and continuous quality improvement while fostering strong multi-sectoral partnerships to sustain Botswana’s leadership in HIV epidemic control and public health innovation.