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1804: World population reached 1 billion 1927: 2 billion (123 years later) 1959: 3 billion (32 years later) 1974: 4 billion (15 years later) 1987: 5 billion (13 years later) 1998: 6 billion (11 years later) 2011: 7 billion (13 years later) 1971: 574,094 1981: 941,027 1991: 1,3267,96 2001: 1,680,863 2011: 2,024,904 The 2011 Population and Housing Census is the fifth census conduct Botswana has had since independence. Preceding decennial conducts were in 1971, 1981, 1991 and 2001. Census provides basic data on population size, distribution, composition, migration, fertility and other socio-economic characteristics of the population essential for planning, policy and program formulation and monitoring and evidence-based decision making. Preliminary results show that there were 2,024,904 persons enumerated in Botswana during the 2011 Population and Housing Census. The annual population growth rate between 2001 and 2011 is 1.9 percent. This gives further evidence to the effect that Botswana’s population continues to increase at diminishing growth rates. For the delimitation exercise and publicity the Population of Towns, Villages and Associated Localities Report was published. Census main results were disseminated to a wide spectrum of stakeholders. A video clip on census processes was produced and broadcast for members of the public to appreciate prolonged time before release of results. Having undertaken the enumeration exercise the next critical stage of the census process is to produce several reports, key among these being the Census Analytical Reports and the district thematic reports. There is need to build capacity for census data analysis at Statistics Botswana, district level and amongst a select group of statistical stakeholders. UNFPA supported a capacity building training of twenty-seven (27) officers in July from Statistics Botswana, Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, Vision 2016 Council, NACA, BIDPA, Ministry of Education, Women’s Affairs Department, Ministry of Education and Botswana National Productivity Centre. The training was facilitated by the Department of Population Studies at the University of Botswana. Furthermore 3 Statistics Botswana officers trained on the production of population projections in South Africa. INDICATOR STATUS SOURCE DEMOGRAPHIC 2 024 904 CSO, 2011 1.9 % CSO, 2011 Percentage Urban 62.9 % CSO,2011 95 CSO,2011 2.9 % BFHS, 2007 Crude Death Rate (per 1000) 12.4 BFHS, 2007 3.5 % CSO,2001 SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH 163/100 000 live births CSO, 2010 -19 year old girls who know at least one method of 97 % BFHS, 2007 52.8 % BFHS, 2007 Teenage Pregnancy 9.7 % BFHS, 2007 Age at sexual encounter 17 years BFHS, 2007 Ante Natal Coverage 95 % BFHS, 2007 GENDER 67.3 % GBV Indicator Study, 2012 44.4 % GBV Indicator Study, 2012 Gender Status Index 0.74 African Gender Development Index Percentage of women who experienced abuse during pregnancy 24 % GBV Indicator Study, 2012 5
The Ministry of Health, in partnership with UNFPA, UNAIDS and the European Union (EU), is implementing a pilot project to strengthen access to and routine provision of linked/integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health & Rights and HIV & AIDS (SRHR and HIV Linkages) services in 10 health facilities within 3 health districts. Within each of the selected health districts (namely; Kgatleng, Mahalapye and Letlhakane) 3 different levels of facilities participate in the pilot. The rationale for linkages emanates from evidence that majority of HIV infections are sexually transmitted or associated with pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, and ulcerative/or inflammatory sexually transmitted infections that can affect HIV transmission. A Rapid Assessment of SRH/HIV linkages was conducted in 2008 to determine the magnitude of bi-directional linkages at policy, systems and service delivery levels and to identify gaps and ultimately contribute to development of action plans to strengthen these linkages. The study revealed gaps and weaknesses on system delivery on linkages between SRH and HIV and lack of national SRHR and HIV linkage strategic guidelines to facilitate the linkages or integration process. It also noted inadequate human resources for offering integrated services. Since its inception in 2011, the project has registered some progress in ensuring the execution of the project. Some of the key initiatives include the establishment of the National Reference Committee & Technical Advisory Committee as well as the Evaluation Visibility/Communication sub-committees. Key project documents developed include the National SRHR/HIV Strategy, M&E Framework, Visibility/Communication Plan and a detailed Implementation Plan. Office furniture, equipment, porta cabins and medical equipment have been procured to facilitate the implementation of the project. A bench-marking mission was undertaken in Kenya as part of the efforts to strengthen the human resource capacity of providers involved in the project. In addition, a group of health care providers from Letlhakane (20) and Mahalapye (25) districts underwent a 7-day refresher course on integration models adopted for implementation in Botswana based on the Kenyan experience. The refresher courses were also meant to update participants on the latest programme protocols, procedures and standards related to SRH & HIV&AIDS linkages. Participants were also given an understanding on the expectations, challenges and benefits of providing integrated care to the community. Participants and facilitators at one of the SRH/HIV&AIDS linkages training 6
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