Kakamega County rolls out six-month HIV preventive medication

Kakamega County, in collaboration with PATH, has launched a six-month preventive injection and drug program aimed at curbing the spread of HIV. Chief Officer for Health, David Alila, and Chief Officer for Public Health, Rose Muhanda, are urging vulnerable populations to take up t..

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Kakamega County has launched a new six-month HIV preventive medication program in partnership with PATH, aiming to significantly reduce new HIV infections.

HIV infection rates in Kakamega County have dropped from 6% to 3%.
The initiative involves Chief Officer for Health, David Alila, and Chief Officer for Public Health, Rose Muhanda.
The free medication is targeted at high-risk individuals and is also being implemented in Kisumu and other counties.