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Originally published by Capital Newstop
September 28, 2025
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Kenyan scientist behind controversial Pearl Omega HIV drug passes on
Prof Obel was among Kenya’s most prominent medical researchers in the 1990s and early 2000s, remembered for his controversial but groundbreaking attempts to develop locally produced HIV treatments. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Renowned HIV/AIDS researcher Arthur Obel, known for his controversial Pearl Omega HIV drug, has passed away. His death was confirmed on Saturday night by Senator Boni Khalwale.
- Professor Obel spearheaded projects in the 1990s to find affordable solutions for HIV/AIDS in Kenya.
- His drug, Pearl Omega, announced in the early 1990s, initially received government backing but was later deemed ineffective by the World Health Organization (WHO).
- The late President Daniel arap Moi declared HIV/AIDS a national disaster in 1999, leading to a coordinated and effective national response.
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