Omtatah Clarifies His Petition on HIV Treatment Funding

According to the Busia Senator, proper legal safeguards protect patients by preventing misuse, diversion, or exploitation of health systems, sensitive patient data, and funds...

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Activist Okiya Omtatah has clarified his High Court petition regarding HIV treatment funding, assuring the public that his actions do not threaten life-saving medication for Kenyans living with HIV.

Omtatah stated his petition seeks to ensure constitutional compliance, transparency, and public oversight in international health agreements, particularly concerning sensitive personal health data.
The clarification follows protests from HIV advocacy groups and stems from a December 11 ruling by High Court Judge Chacha Mwita, which temporarily blocked parts of a $2.5 billion, five-year US-Kenya health agreement.
The blocked agreement, signed on December 4, included provisions allowing the transfer and sharing of sensitive personal health data of Kenyans.

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