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Botswana Nears Zero Childhood HIV Infections, Aims for AIDS-Free Future

8/29/2025

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Botswana has decreased childhood HIV rates by over 98% since the 1990s, nearing zero new infections in infants.
The government independently funds 70% of its HIV prevention programs, reducing reliance on foreign aid.
Antiretroviral therapies are accessible, with 98% of HIV-positive pregnant women receiving treatment.
Experts assert that an AIDS-free generation is possible, despite recent global funding reductions.

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Botswana has decreased childhood HIV rates by over 98% since the 1990s, nearing zero new infections in infants.
The government independently funds 70% of its HIV prevention programs, reducing reliance on foreign aid.
Antiretroviral therapies are accessible, with 98% of HIV-positive pregnant women receiving treatment.
Experts assert that an AIDS-free generation is possible, despite recent global funding reductions.