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Sh1.2 billion HIV drugs held at port about to expire

Most hospitals have run out of ARVs. [Courtesy]

The Sh1.2 billion HIV drugs held at the port of Mombasa since January following a standoff between the government and the importing America aid agency will expire in four months, according to an official at the ministry of Health.

The official, who did not wish to be named, also claimed USAID has started distributing the drugs to other countries so they can be used before they expire.

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