Alarm as hospitals run out of test kits, condoms derailing war on HIV

There are fears that the situation will lead to increase in HIV infections and other sexually transmitted diseases, as well as unwanted pregnancies. [iStockphoto]

An acute shortage of HIV testing kits and condoms has hit public health facilities across Makueni County, compromising the war against HIV/Aids.

There are fears that the situation will lead to a sharp increase in HIV infections and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STIs), as well as unwanted pregnancies.