The Basimas are just grateful that when the fire broke out, all nine who were to spend the night in the house were elsewhere when the fire broke out. When one enters the family home at Ramashana ward, they are met by a rubble of broken walls. Just behind it is remains of furniture, including fridges, beds, tables and other household items.
The family is trying to pick up the pieces. For years, we have rightly celebrated our world-class HIV response. The PMTCT programme has been its crown jewel, ensuring HIV-positive mothers could safely nurture their newborns without fear of transmission.
Now, a leaked memo exposes a terrifying reality that the lifeline has been frayed to breaking point. A key warehouse in Francistown stands empty, and access is being rationed. Official reassurances about expected consignments ring hollow to…
