Over-the-counter remedies hurt fight against STI spread

A patient with STI may seek treatment, which is ineffective, as the bacteria become 'smarter' and 'stronger'. [iStockphoto]

Julius, a local from Kapseret had painful urination. The 40-year-old had relations with a sex worker whom he met on the streets of Eldoret town, in December last year.

His wife had travelled to the countryside. For fear of being stigmatised, he bought antibiotics from a private chemist to relieve his pain.