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Concern as new HIV infections increase among youth

When Medical Services PS Dr Ouma Oluga assumed office after his appointment in April 2025. [Edward Kiplimo,Standard]

New cases of HIV-AIDS infections in the country are on the rise, mainly among the youths, with efforts to reduce the numbers in the last four years failing mainly due to financial and behavioral changes.

According to the latest data from the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC), the government had planned to reduce HIV/AIDS-related infections by 75 percent in the last four years.

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