Welfare programs in Botswana are relatively limited and subject to means testing, and there is no national level social security. The country's predominantly arid environment results in droughts becoming a frequent public welfare concern. HIV/AIDS is the most serious healthcare issue in the country, and the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Botswana is one of the most severe outbreaks in the world. Botswana received less foreign aid when combating the epidemic in the 1990s, allowing it to spread.
Welfare programs in Botswana are relatively limited and subject to means testing and there is no national level social security The country's predominantly arid environment results in droughts becoming a frequent public welfare concern HIV/AIDS is the most serious healthcare issue in the country and the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Botswana is one of the most severe outbreaks in the world Botswana received less foreign aid when combating the epidemic in the 1990s allowing it to spread