Botswana - Testing for HIV

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Testing for HIV, the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Health and Wellness Link
2. The applicant has to visit the nearest health facilities - both public and private, as well as designated civil society organizations for HIV testing services.
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned counter.
4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
5. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned counter office.
7. The fee for testing for HIV is free of cost.
8. The applicant has to complete the test in the hospital.
9. The applicant has to wait in the hospital for the result.
10. Once it is completed, the applicant can get the test report from the counter.
11. This entire process can be completed within the sameday or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Birth certificate.
• National Identity card (Omang) for citizens.
• Passport for non-citizens.

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Health & Wellness (MoH)
Physical Address:
Ministry of Health & Wellness
Plot 5460924 Amos Street
Government Enclave
Gaborone

Postal Address:
Ministry of Health & Wellness Headquarters
Private Bag 0038
Gaborone
Toll-Free Customer: 0800600740
Inquiries: 3632500/3170585
Emergency Services: 997
Email Address: [email protected]
Contact link

Eligibility

• A citizen or Non – Citizen who intends to Testing for HIV is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The fee for testing for HIV is free of cost.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within the same day or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Related Videos

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sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
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Instructions

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e.g. The state office holds birth records since January 1908.

Required Information

• Full names of the applicant
• Age/Gender
• Nationality
• Reason for the visit to the center
• Residential address
• Contact details
• Date of Examination
• Previous medical history

Need for the Document

• Antigen/antibody tests are recommended for testing done in labs and are common in Bangladesh. The applicant who needs to test for HIV can complete the testing process.

Information which might help

For more information Link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

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