HIV infection,HIV infections Stories

HIV/AIDS claimed the lives of over 2,600 children under 14 in Kenya last year - report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 02, 2024

The same report indicates that 3,743 new HIV infections were recorded among children under the age of four during this period.

World AIDS Day: There’s hope for cure - where we stand now
The Conversation  |  Dec 01, 2024

Much progress has been made during the 30 years in the fight against HIV/Aids. An HIV diagnosis is no longer the death sentence it was in the 1990s.

Mother-to-child HIV transmission rates in Kenya drop, but challenges remain
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2024

Despite this progress, experts warn that the current rates are still too high.

Delays in seeking treatment lead to higher HIV deaths among Kenyan men - report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 18, 2024

Women regularly interact with health services, especially during pregnancy, where they get tested for HIV. Men, on the other hand, usually wait until...

New HIV infections in Kenya drop by 83 per cent in 10 years
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 30, 2024

Health CS Deborah Barasa has said new HIV cases have fallen to 16,752 in 2023, down from 101,560 in 2013.

HIV prevention drug expected to be launched in Kenya next year
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 05, 2024

The drug, lenacapavir, is administered via an injection twice a year.

Mtwapa HIV clinic for pregnant women ensuring babies are born disease-free
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 15, 2024

One main problem is the reluctance of some mothers to disclose their HIV status to their partners.

Alarm as Wajir County records steady rise in new HIV infections
Yunis Dekow  |  Jun 09, 2024

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 r...

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