Mandera records 34 new HIV infections

Mandera residents walk for World AIDS day. [Ibrahim Adan Ali, Standard]

He said the county has ensured that all patients in need of ARVs even those from across the border get equal access.

"We project that the number of people living with HIV will continue to grow, placing continuing demands on health and social service systems," he said.

He also commended the stakeholders for the low mother-to-child transmission rate.

"I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the stakeholders in the county for their commitment. For the last three years, a total of 82 mothers who are living with HIV delivered in our various health facilities, and out of those, only two babies turned positive.

"My ministry's target is to eliminate mother-to-child transmission completely and also expand antiretroviral treatment. We are also looking to educate our people to reduce the number of new infections," said the county health boss.

Dr Eda also called on those yet to be tested to do so to know their status.