Topic: Hiv

Experts and stakeholders explore new methods for HIVAIDS treatment

By Ryan Kerubo   2024-05-11 17:13:25

The method involves temporarily halting treatment involving antiretrovirals to assess potential cure interventions, balancing risks and benefits for participants and their partners.

Kisumu participates in study on cause of death among adults with HIV

By Olivia Odhiambo   2024-05-08 13:50:09

Kisumu County will participate in a new study that seeks to establish the cause of death among adults with HIV in the region.

HIV kits donation saga brews as ministry, manufacturer differ

By Kamau Muthoni   2024-04-27 15:42:06

A donation saga is brewing in the Ministry of Health with conflicting accounts of what transpired during the HIV and Aids pilot test.

Understanding HIVAIDS testing and counseling standards in Kenya

By Maryann Muganda   2024-04-14 14:49:52

HIV testing standards are rigorously regulated by both the Ministry of Health's National AIDS and STI Control Programme (NASCOP) and the WHO.

Why that negative HIV test result could actually be positive

By Kamau Muthoni   2024-04-12 20:25:19

There is a chance that three out of every 100 Kenyans who underwent testing were erroneously informed that they are HIV-negative. In reality, they may be living with the virus.

Alarm as youth quit condoms for tablets in HIV prevention

By Mercy Kahenda   2024-04-01 06:01:35

The ministry said the highest uptake has been reported among adolescents, young adults and sex workers.