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Topic: Hiv

Injectable PrEP: New relief in preventing HIV infections

By Mercy Kahenda   2026-02-08 15:45:30

Injectable PrEP is a game-changer for HIV prevention among discordant couples and the wider Kenyan population.

Pharmacy-based PrEP emerges as key in Kenya's HIV fight

By Mercy Kahenda   2026-01-25 17:34:00

Health officials and stakeholders are pushing for greater involvement of community pharmacies as access points for HIV prevention services, including PrEP.

Why HIV patients want Omtatah to withdraw US health funding case

By Okumu Modachi   2026-01-17 13:30:26

Busia Senator has questioned safety of Kenyans’ personal data under the new health deal.

State to receive 110,000 doses of injectable HIV prevention drug

By Mercy Kahenda   2026-01-14 12:16:25

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.

HIV funding falls short of targets as millions of lives hang in the balance

By The Conversation   2026-01-11 16:16:44

African governments must allocate their own resources for HIV programmes, through budget prioritisation, health insurance schemes, and innovative financing such as public-private partnerships.

Silent threat: Kenya faces growing hepatitis cases as HIV rates decline

By Augustine Oduor   2025-12-21 22:05:21

For decades, HIV/Aids was the main concern regarding the safety of donated blood but today, hepatitis represents the greater risk.