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People with disabilities decry of discrimination and stigma in accessing HIV and sexual services

HIV positive persons when they received a donation of foodstuffs they say since COVID-19 started they have had problems receiving drugs.[Wilberforce Okwiri]

People with disabilities in Kenya face widespread discrimination when seeking HIV and sexual services, an issue that fuels stigma, discouraging the majority from accessing life-saving treatment.

The individuals have also raised an issue with the lack of inclusive healthcare services, particularly the absence of sign language interpretation and negative attitudes from healthcare workers.

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