In Kenya, there are 1.4 million people with HIV, and an astonishing 98% of them are receiving antiretroviral therapy.
This accomplishment paves the ground for the 7th Maisha Conference, held in Mombasa by the National Syndemic Disease Control Council (NSDCC), where significant advancements in the forty-year war against HIV were highlighted.
Harry Kimtai, the principal secretary for medical services at the State Department, addressed the audience and emphasised the significant progress made in the fight against HIV.
This amazing statistic highlights the nation’s efforts to guarantee access to treatment and care.
Currently, a sizable portion of the population in Kenya is HIV-positive, and the high proportion of people receiving antiretroviral therapy represents a significant milestone in the fight against the HIV pandemic.
Frontline employees play a critical role in lowering the number of new HIV cases, according to Kimtai.
Kenya has successfully reduced new HIV infections by an amazing 78% over the past ten years, which is a credit to the commitment of healthcare professionals and advocates.
The ultimate goal remains to eradicate the AIDS epidemic as a threat to public health by 2030, even as we celebrate these successes.
These accomplishments have underlined the dedication to inclusivity, ensuring that advancements in HIV management include Key and Vulnerable Populations.
Kimtai emphasised the significance of a thorough strategy in line with this more general objective.
The goal today is to end AIDS transmissions among children and adolescents by 2030.
