Document Type

Report

Publication Date

1996

Abstract

Botswana has a rapid annual population growth rate and a high total fertility rate. It also has one of the highest levels of contraceptive use in sub-Saharan Africa. Infant and under-5 mortality rates have fallen, yet maternal mortality remains high. The Government of Botswana has developed an extensive network of health care facilities that provide services through an integrated approach. Family planning (FP) services are available at all three levels of the MOH system (hospitals, clinics, health posts). Services for managing sexually transmitted diseases (STDS) have recently undergone a substantial change with the introduction of the Syndromic Approach to STD management. There is concern about a rapid increase in the number of persons infected with HIV. Although the Government of Botswana continues to make efforts to meet the need for FP, STD, and AIDS services, there remains a large unmet need. The Botswana Population Assistance Project is USAID’s approach to strengthening MCH/FP and STD/AIDS services to improve quality and availability of FP/STD services and expand AIDS prevention measures.

DOI

10.31899/rh1996.1002

Language

English

Project

Africa OR/TA Project II

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