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May 16, 2026
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Kenya secures sh12.3bn as HIV infections rise

Kenya secures sh12.3bn as HIV infections rise

Kenya has secured a vital Sh12.3 billion Global Fund grant for the financial year starting July 2026...

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Kenya has secured a vital Sh12.3 billion grant from the Global Fund for the financial year starting July 2026 to support HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria programs amid declining external health funding.

  • The grant will sustain HIV treatment for over 1.3 million patients.
  • The funds are managed by the National Treasury, with significant allocations to the State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards and the State Department for Medical Services.
  • Despite decades of intervention, new HIV infections rose by 19 per cent in 2024, reaching 19,991.

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