Kenya secures Sh59.7bn Global Fund grants to combat HIV, TB and Malaria
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-06-24 13:56:13

Kenya secures Sh59.7bn Global Fund grants to combat HIV, TB and Malaria

The grants which will be implemented over three years, are aimed at strengthening interventions against HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria, as well as enhancing health and community systems nationwide.

Ethiopia obtains more than $600m in grants to combat TB, HIV, and Malaria
  • Author: Erick Kariuki
  • Date: 2024-06-20 11:47:04

Ethiopia obtains more than $600m in grants to combat TB, HIV, and Malaria

Ethiopia's Health Minister, Mekdes Daba, emphasised the crucial role of community-based and innovative strategies in combating tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and malaria.

Alarm as Wajir County records steady rise in new HIV infections
  • Author: Yunis Dekow
  • Date: 2024-06-09 19:03:10

Alarm as Wajir County records steady rise in new HIV infections

Data from the county shows that the majority of the new infections are among individuals aged 15 to 24—young people in a critical stage of exploring relationships and sexuality, and making important life decisions.

Kenya adopts new WHO HIV testing strategy to boost diagnosis accuracy
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-06-03 15:06:49

Kenya adopts new WHO HIV testing strategy to boost diagnosis accuracy

Kenyans will thus have their blood tested on three different kits once the rollout is complete.

Garissa school ordered to pay Sh650,000 for discriminating against HIV-positive boy
  • Author: Vincent Ombati
  • Date: 2024-05-29 17:10:15

Garissa school ordered to pay Sh650,000 for discriminating against HIV-positive boy

The HIV and AIDS Tribunal of Kenya, chaired by Carolyne Mboku, found the school at fault for expelling the 12-year-old, Grade 2 pupil because of his status.

Kenya among first 10 nations to implement new HIV testing protocol
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-05-28 10:38:58

Kenya among first 10 nations to implement new HIV testing protocol

Kenya ranks seventh globally in terms of HIV prevalence with an estimated 1.4 million people living with HIV.

Turkana records 96.6pc success rate in preventing mother-child HIV transmission
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-05-27 19:59:15

Turkana records 96.6pc success rate in preventing mother-child HIV transmission

The county's health department has placed the positivity rate at 3.4 per cent, below the national recommended rate of under 5 per cent.

Isiolo women profit from the lucrative honey products business
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-05-24 11:11:45

Isiolo women profit from the lucrative honey products business

The women in February last year discovered that a bee product they used to discard after harvesting honey from the traditional beehive was more valuable than the honey itself, integrating value addition into farming.

Kenya, US sign agreements to boost healthcare, HIV Programme
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-05-21 13:56:12

Kenya, US sign agreements to boost healthcare, HIV Programme

The agreements, which include the joint proclamation for the operationalisation of the Kenya National Public Health Institute, will help the Kenyan Government achieve Universal Healthcare.

Following His Father's Footsteps: Lewis Shivachi thrives as pro footballer in Albania
  • Author: Charles Sisia
  • Date: 2024-05-17 19:06:59

Following His Father's Footsteps: Lewis Shivachi thrives as pro footballer in Albania

Lewis Shivachi currently plays professional football in the Albanian Super League for FK Appolonia

KRA asked to reinstate recruits dismissed over HIV tests
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-03-18 13:24:42

KRA asked to reinstate recruits dismissed over HIV tests

KNHCR also asked KRA to offer a public apology to the 133 revenue service assistant job applicants.

AU to push renewal of US AIDS plan - Africa CDC boss
  • Author: Agency
  • Date: 2024-02-18 14:19:05

AU to push renewal of US AIDS plan - Africa CDC boss

US lawmakers have failed formally to renew the scheme for another five years due to the hot-button issue of abortion.

New drug to reduce malaria rates in pregnant women with HIV
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-02-02 09:26:01

New drug to reduce malaria rates in pregnant women with HIV

The antimalarial drug significantly reduced malaria infections by 68 per cent.

World AIDS Day celebrates communities working to end the disease
  • Author: United Nations
  • Date: 2023-12-01 11:36:09

World AIDS Day celebrates communities working to end the disease

Globally, 9.2 million people do not have access to treatment while 1,700 people die each day from HIV-related causes.

Fears over Uganda's anti-gay law threaten HIV progress
  • Author: Dennis Tarus
  • Date: 2023-10-09 11:27:57

Fears over Uganda's anti-gay law threaten HIV progress

The legislation contains provisions making "aggravated homosexuality" a capital offence and imposes penalties for consensual same-sex relations of up to life in prison.

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