Injectable PrEP is a game-changer for HIV prevention among discordant couples and the wider Kenyan population.
Health officials and stakeholders are pushing for greater involvement of community pharmacies as access points for HIV prevention services, including PrEP.
Busia Senator has questioned safety of Kenyans’ personal data under the new health deal.
It is a win in the fight against new HIV infections, as Kenya is set to receive the first batch of injectable HIV prevention drugs.
African governments must allocate their own resources for HIV programmes, through budget prioritisation, health insurance schemes, and innovative financing such as public-private partnerships.
For decades, HIV/Aids was the main concern regarding the safety of donated blood but today, hepatitis represents the greater risk.