US disruptions to global HIV/Aids relief programme forces organisations in 46 countries to close clinics, new report says
Researchers contacted groups that got PEPFAR funding to deliver HIV services last year. Nearly a quarter – 166 groups from 46 countries – responded to an electronic survey conducted between last November and April, providing information on their funding, staff and services.
‘Lord forgive them, for they do not what they are reporting,’ HIV patient drops case against media after confirming negative status
According to the statement, the records confirmed that Oyan was enrolled into HIV care on May 3, 2012, under the Ministry of Health HIV programme, where he was classified under WHO Clinical Stage III and commenced on antiretroviral therapy (ARVs) in accordance with government treatment protocols.
Cameroon rolls out Cabotegravir – a long-acting injectable HIV prevention drug
For the pilot, the drug will be made available in areas with the highest transmission rates, starting with Douala, according to health officials.
Turkana County in north-western Kenya experiencing rapid surge in HIV infections
County AIDS and STI Coordinator, Samuel Pulkol noted that prevalence stands at 2.19 per cent, with 16,925 people living with HIV, including 15,912 adults and 1,013 children.
Kisumu County moots drive to deflate ballooning teenage pregnancy in Muhoroni
Speaking during the launch of the programme dubbed Pleasure-Inclusive Youth Clinic at Ramula Health Facility, Otieno further noted that the area also records high rates of gender based violence, STIs, mental health and new infection of HIV/AIDs among adolescents.
‘Hospitality queens’ create flesh-pot hunger in Homa Bay as 50,000 condoms fly off shelves during Devolution Conference
According to NSDCC, HIV prevalence in the county stands at 10.6 per cent compared to the national prevalence rate of around 4 per cent. Homa Bay is one of the counties where the HIV prevalence is above the national average.
11,000 delegates descend on Homa Bay town as devolution conference starts
Suba North Member of Parliament Millie Odhiambo said teenage pregnancies was menace which should be tackled by all means. She said women should sensitize their children against engaging in sex to uplift education standards.
