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Kenya has received 21,000 starter doses of the HIV prevention injection Lenacapavir, marking a major milestone in the country’s efforts to curb new infections, particularly among young people.
Injectable PrEP is a game-changer for HIV prevention among discordant couples and the wider Kenyan population.
Health officials and stakeholders are pushing for greater involvement of community pharmacies as access points for HIV prevention services, including PrEP.
Busia Senator has questioned safety of Kenyans’ personal data under the new health deal.
It is a win in the fight against new HIV infections, as Kenya is set to receive the first batch of injectable HIV prevention drugs.
African governments must allocate their own resources for HIV programmes, through budget prioritisation, health insurance schemes, and innovative financing such as public-private partnerships.
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