Disease Prevention & Control

National ARV Program

Overview

Provision of free Antiretroviral (ARV) treatment to all people who are HIV positive.

Who is eligible?
  • Every person (adults & children) who tests HIV positive in Botswana is eligible to start ARV treatment including non-citizens residing in Botswana.
  • Anyone who tests HIV positive is advised to go to the nearest health facility to start treatment either on the same day or at least within seven days of HIV diagnosis.
How do I get this service?

Visit your nearest public health facility across the country: (Hospitals, Clinics and Health Posts) or private health facility, some of Tebelopele offices and Botswana Family Welfare Association (BOFWA) sites.

What supporting documents are required?
  • National Identity Card (Omang). 
  • Passport for Non-citizens. 
  • HIV positive test result paper.
How long will this service take?

Immediate, i.e. either on the same day or within seven days.

Where can I obtain this service?

All health facilities

Theme for this service
Disease Prevention & Control
How much does it cost?
  • BWP5.00 consultation fee for citizens.
  • P30 for non-citizens.

Apart from the fees required for all medical consultations, there is no additional cost for ARV treatment. The government provides ARV treatment and HIV related laboratory testing free of charge for all.

Meta tags

The Republic of Botswana, Gaborone.

Keywords

ARV program, ARV, Free ARV, HIV positive, ARV treatment.

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Health

Yellow Fever Vaccination

Overview

Botswana and other countries require the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis as proof of vaccination against yellow fever before entry, particularly travelers from or those who have visited or have transited yellow fever endemic areas. This service is offered at selected health facilities in the country.

Who is eligible?

Citizens and non-citizens. 

How do I get this service?

Visit nearest Health facility that offer the Yellow fever vaccine.

What supporting documents are required?
  • Valid National Identity card (Omang). 
  • Passport for non-citizens.
How long will this service take?

Immediate.

Where can I obtain this service?

Service is offered at the following facilities:

Kgatelopele Clinic, Block 8, Gaborone on Thursdays from 1000 hours to 1630 hours, Tel-3939345

Nkaikela Clinic, Tlokweng on Wednesdays from 1000 hours to 1630 hours, Tel-3936890/3928228

Tlokweng Clinic, Tlokweng on Wednesdays from 1000 hours to 1630 hours, Tel-3928596

Village Clinic, Extension 15, Gaborone on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1400 hours to 1630 hours, Tel-3956114/3973670/3976308

Nkoyayaphiri Clinic, Mogoditshane on Tuesdays from 1000 hours to 1200 hours, Tel-3936890

Mogoditshane Clinic, Mogoditshane on Tuesdays from 1000 hours to 1200 hours, Tel-3952548

Botshwelelo Clinic, Francistown on Wednesdays from 0730 hours to 1630 hours, Tel-2442188/2442103

Airstrip Clinic, Xhosa II, Mahalapye on Fridays from 0730 hours to 1630 hours, Tel-4710569/4710009

Letsholathebe II Memorial Hospital, Maun on Thursdays from 1100 hours to 1630 hours, Tel-6879000/6879309/10

Kasane Health Post, Kasane on Wednesdays from 0730 hours to 1245 hours, Tel-6250347/6250333

Theme for this service
Disease Prevention & Control
How much does it cost?
  • No cost for citizens.
  • BWP 40.00 for non-citizens.
Meta tags

The Republic of Botswana, Botswana, Gaborone.

Keywords

Yellow fever, vaccination, yellow fever vaccination, Prophylaxis.

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Health

National HIV Testing Services

Overview
  • Provides HIV/AIDS and STI Counselling and Testing Services.
  • Provides Behaviour Change Interventions and Communications (BCIC) on HIV/AIDS.
  • Provides information on HIV/AIDS.
  • Provide technical guidance to HIV/AIDS workplace programmes.
Who is eligible?

Citizens and non-citizens of all ages.

How do I get this service?

Visit nearest health facilities- both public and private; as well as designated civil society organizations for HIV testing services. The service can also be provided on a personal request basis.

What supporting documents are required?
  • Birth certificate.
  • National Identity card (Omang) for citizens.
  • Passport for non-citizens.
How long will this service take?
  • Same day test results. 
  • Fourteen (14) working days for infants less than eighteen (18) months.
Where can I obtain this service?

Visit nearest health facilities- both public and private; as well as designated civil society organizations for HIV testing services. 

Theme for this service
Disease Prevention & Control
How much does it cost?

Free

Meta tags

The Republic of Botswana, Botswana, Gaborone,

Keywords

HIV testing, HIV, AIDS, Testing, HIV/AIDS, STI, Counselling, Testing service, Behavioural change

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Health

Safe Male Circumcision (SMC)

Overview

Male circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin covering the head of the penis to permanently expose the glands. Safe Male Circumcision is one of the Human Immunodeficiency Viruses (HIV) prevention strategies.

Who is eligible?

HIV negative men aged 0-49 years.

How do I get this service?
  • Visit designated health facilities. 
  • Mobile clinics in hard to reach areas.
What supporting documents are required?
  • Birth certificate for minors.
  • Valid National Identity card (Omang). 
  • Valid Passport for non-citizens.
How long will this service take?

Immediate. 

Where can I obtain this service?

Designated health facilities

Theme for this service
Disease Prevention & Control
How much does it cost?

No cost.

Meta tags

The Republic of Botswana, Botswana, Gaborone.

Keywords

Circumcision, male circumcision, safe circumcision.

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Health
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