Botswana Harvard Health Partnership

BHP is a collaborative research and training initiative between Botswana’s Ministry of Health and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

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🌍 From BHP to the World

Congratulations to BHP's rising young scientist, Florence G. Gaongalelwe, for taking Botswana's research excellence to the global stage. We're proud to see her inspiring the next generation of scientists and leaders.
#YoungScientists #GlobalHealth #BHP

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Prof. Catherine K. Koofhethile represented BHP as Lead Rapporteur for Track A – Basic & Translational Science at #AIDS2026 and co-chaired a pre-conference symposium. Her PhD student, Pearl Ntshonga, also presented a poster on ATI-inclusive HIV research.
#HIVResearch #GlobalHealth

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From BHP to the Global Stage 🌍

Today, BHP's Boitumelo Janet Zuze represented Botswana at #AIDS2026 in Rio, joining global experts to discuss "Long-Acting Injectables: In the Era of Long-Acting Injectables, Do We Still Need an HIV Vaccine?"

🇧🇼 #BHP #HIVVaccine #GlobalHealth

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Proud to be at #IAS2026 in Rio! 🇧🇼🌍

The BHP team is engaging with the global HIV community, sharing science, strengthening partnerships, and advancing HIV prevention, treatment and cure research.

#HIVResearch #GlobalHealth

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Boko commends BHP research impact. BHP met him at the Office of the President, presenting its mandate. He praised BHP’s impact in HIV & COVID-19 research and capacity building. Urged expansion in cancer, HIV discordancy, drug resistance and African-led funding.

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🎉 Congratulations to BHP HR Manager, MR Ronald Lephodisa on his appointment to the CEDA Board!

A proud moment for BHP, reflecting our commitment to nurturing talent that drives national development.

👏🏾 #BHP #CEDA #Botswana

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Prof. Catherine Koofhethile represented Botswana Harvard Health Partnership at the Keystone Symposia in the US (April 16–19, 2026), presenting on viral reservoirs in adolescents & young adults with HIV and contributing to a health equity panel. 🌍✨

#BHP #HIVCureResearch

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BHP Donates 1,800 units IV Fluids

The Botswana Harvard Health Partnership (BHP) this morning, Thursday, 12 March 2026, donated 1,800 units of intravenous (IV) fluids to Princess Marina Hospital (PMH) to support patient care and strengthen healthcare services.

#BHP

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Executive Management, departmental heads from both the research and clinical departments, support services, and study coordinators are gathered in the BHP Conference Room today, 6 March 2026, for an all-day plenary meeting.

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BHP was honoured to host Professor Tobias Bonhoeffer, Director at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence and Advisor to the President of the Max Planck Society (Germany) for cooperation with African partners.

#collaboration #Partnership #excellence

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BHP at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (22–25 Feb) in Denver 🇺🇸

Showcasing Botswana-led HIV & infectious disease research shaping global policy and practice.

#CROI2026 #BHPResearch #HIVResearch #GlobalHealth

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BHP Francistown Team celebrating Valentine’s Day. 💌🎁🧧

#BotswanaHarvardHeathPartnerahip #SpreadLove #TeamFrancistown #TeamBuilding #HealthResearch

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The inclusion of Prof Moyo alongside other leading African scientists, reflects a commitment to advancing equity in science and ensuring that African perspectives meaningfully inform global health agendas and research priorities.

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Big congratulations to BHP Scientific Director, Prof. Sikhulile Moyo on joining The Lancet International Advisory Board! His expertise and dedication continue to shape global health research. 🌍👏

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The Lancet International Advisory Board offers strategic direction on global health priorities for one of the world’s leading and most influential medical journals.

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Happy World Children’s Day
Through our work in neurodevelopment in children, birth surveillance, HIV prevention, and infant treatment, BHP remains dedicated to ensuring that infants, children,and adolescents have the opportunity to grow, thrive, and live healthy, fulfilling lives

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Appointment Announcement: Training and Development Manager

BHP is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Catherine Koofhethile, BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD, as Training and Development Manager, effective 15 October 2025.

#BHP #InspiringWIS #CapacityBuilding #Excellence

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Celebrating Excellence in Science

We are proud to share that our very own Prof. Catherine Koofhethile has been shortlisted for the 2025 Nature Awards Inspiring Women in Science in the Scientific Achievement category.

#IWIS25 #InspiringWomenInScience #BHP

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BHP is honored to be represented at the 12th South African AIDS Conference 2025.

Today, Mr. Patrick Mokgethi and Mrs. Tuelo Mogashoa will be delivering their talks.

#bhp #SAAIDS