Stigma is highest contributor to new HIV infections in ASAL counties

Douglas Bosire speaks to media about worrying trend of HIV infections and deaths. [Mercy Kahenda, Standard]

Stigma is a major contributor to new HIV infections in arid and semi-arid counties, with at least 51 people dying in Kenya every day because of AIDS-related complications, according to a new report.

Among counties recording high infections of the viral disease include Samburu, Turkana and Mandera at 4.3, 2.9, and 0.3 per cent against 3.7 per cent national prevalence, according to a new HIV status report.