Botswana Sexual and Reproductive Health Initiative - BSRHI

27/10/2025

🌟 We’re Hiring in Molepolole! 🌟

Our research team is expanding, and we’re looking for passionate individuals to join us in advancing women’s health research in Botswana.

We’re recruiting for the following positions:
🩺 Research Nurse
👶 Research Nurse Midwife
📊 Research Assistant
🚗 Study Driver

📍 All positions are based in Molepolole.
📧 For more information, follow the link: https://bhp.org.bw/careers

24/10/2025

We are hiring! For further information, please visit link: https://bhp.org.bw/careers

💼 We’re Hiring!

The Botswana Harvard Health Partnership (BHP) is looking for talented and passionate individuals to join our team.

For a detailed advert, please follow the link below:
https://bhp.org.bw/careers

07/10/2025

🌸 Calling all young women aged 15–24! 🌸

Join the BASE Study and help improve women’s health in Botswana. Participants will have the opportunity to get tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and contribute to important research on sexual and reproductive health among adolescent girls and young women.

📞 WhatsApp us at 77528382 to learn more

📍 Approved by the Botswana Health Research Development Committee ( #01056)

06/10/2025

Dr. Karen Shambira presented a poster on the role of male partners in women’s HIV prevention research at the 9th International Workshop on Adolescence, SRHR & HIV 2025! 👏

This qualitative study in Botswana explored how men and women prefer male partners to be engaged in PrEP research during pregnancy—highlighting that partner involvement can support women’s participation, improve understanding, and create opportunities for men to access HIV and STI services.

06/10/2025

Congratulations to Maipelo Tsuaneng for winning Best Oral Presentation at the 9th International Workshop on Adolescence, SRHR & HIV 2025—what an incredible achievement and proud moment for the BSRHI team! 👏🌟

03/10/2025

Yesterday, at the 9th International Workshop on Adolescence, SRHR & HIV 2025, Research Assistant Maipelo Tsuaneng presented on depression screening among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in Botswana.

Findings from the BASE Study revealed a substantial burden of moderate to severe depression in this population — with 1 in 4 AGYW screening positive for a level of depression that warrants further clinical evaluation. These results highlight the importance of integrating routine mental health screening into adolescent SRHR services.

02/10/2025

Yesterday, at the 9th International Workshop on Adolescence, SRHR & HIV 2025, our research nurse Shelby Chakona presented a poster on intimate partner violence (IPV) among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in Botswana.

Findings from the BASE Study show that more than 1 in 10 AGYW reported experiencing IPV in the past year, underscoring the urgent need to integrate IPV screening and referrals into routine SRHR services.

01/10/2025

Our team had the privilege of attending the 9th International Workshop on Adolescence, SRHR & HIV 2025 today!

It was inspiring to connect with so many passionate people and share the work we’re doing at BSRHI to advance the health and well-being of adolescent girls in Botswana 💙

25/09/2025

This week, the Botswana Sexual and Reproductive Health Research Initiative (BSRHI) and the Botswana Harvard Health Partnership had the privilege of hosting the quarterly PrEP Technical Working Group meeting with the Ministry of Health.

Together with our partners, we reflected on current progress and discussed next steps to strengthen PrEP programming in Botswana.

24/09/2025

We will be sharing some of our work at the 9th International Workshop on Adolescence, SRHR & HIV 2025 taking place in Gaborone between 1-3 October 2025. We hope to see you there!

Be part of a powerful international gathering from 1 to 3 October 2025 in Gaborone, Botswana, bringing together researchers, healthcare providers, young leaders, implementers, and programmers to tackle one of today’s most urgent challenges: improving HIV and sexual and reproductive health outcomes for adolescents.

This unique workshop will explore the overlapping realities young people face from HIV risk and mental health to early pregnancy and inequality, highlighting bold, youth-centered solutions that work. With a focus on innovation, evidence, and youth leadership, we aim to build a future where all adolescents can thrive!

Be part of a unique platform where scientists, practitioners, programmers, and young people come together to advance integrated, evidence informed approaches to HIV and SRHR.

REGISTER NOW!

Registration Link: https://virology.eventsair.com/adolescence.../local-delegate

Local registration fee: BWP 600

05/07/2025