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Counties challenged to allocate more funds to HIV-Aids programs

Participants during NACC joint AIDS end term review at Merica Hotel on April 25, 2019. [Harun Wathari/Standard]

A report has shown how allocation of funds to tackle HIV/Aids in counties is still low, with experts warning that the situation is hindering the achievement of universal healthcare.

The report, released in April by the National Aids Control Council (NACC), indicated that most counties allocated meager resources while some did not allocate any amount for HIV/Aids treatment and prevention in the 2018/19 financial year.

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