HIV represents a significant public health challenge, contributing to increased mortality and morbidity in developing countries, particularly Sub-Saharan Africa. While HIV testing is crucial for early treatment and prevention, the uptake of the HIV testing among the adolescent and young adults in Botswana remains low. This study aims to predict barriers to HIV testing uptake among adolescents and young adults.
In this work, weset out to find out whether using torso shielding actually helps reduce scatter radiation to the chest during head CT scans in adults.Fifty adult women scheduled for routine head CT scans took part in the study. Thermoluminescent dosimeters (TLDs) were stuck on the central area of both breastsanteriorly. The left breast was shielded with a 0.35-mm lead apron, while the right breast went unshielded as a control. Standard head CT protocols was followed. After the scans, absorbed dose was quantified. Both breasts were evaluated statistically using paired-sample t-tests. Effective dose was estimated using standard ICRP-103 tissue weighting factors
On Tuesday, 30th June 2026 Boitekanelo College hosted its Staff Day under the theme "Connecting, Collaborating and Celebrating Excellence”— a full-day College celebration and engagement event designed to honour the contribution of every staff member, strengthen the institutional culture, advance the objectives of the Reinventing BC transformation agenda, and provide a meaningful, memorable, and professionally enriching experience for the College's 230 employees.The event was attended by 189 staff members representing 82% of the total staff complement. The event was held at Grand Palm from 0830hrs to 1630hrs. The day comprised a structured programme of recognition, wellbeing activities, house team competitions and social engagement. The overall assessment of the event is Highly Successful. Several key institutional culture metrics including engagement, belonging, and wellbeing indicators are expected to show measurable improvement in the next survey cycle as a direct result of this investment/event. This report presents a full account of the event covering its objectives, programme execution, attendance, financial performance, outcomes, and the recommendations for future events.
