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Kenya needs Sh3 billion more for war on HIV/AIDS

Medical Services Director Dr. Nicolas Muraguri

NAIROBI: The Government needs an extra Sh3 billion to put all Kenyans diagnosed with HIV/AIDS on crucial anti-retroviral treatment as recommended by latest guidelines from the World Health Organisation.

The new guidelines call for all persons diagnosed with HIV in the country to be put immediately on ARTs even if the immune system of their bodies is still strong.

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