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HIV patients now at the mercy of fate after 41,000 health staff fired

A procession for marking the World AIDS Day at Ndiru Stadium in Homa Bay County on December 1,2023. Stigma is still considered a major obstacle in the fight the spread of HIV and AIDS in Homa Bay which leads in prevalence of the virus among Kenyan counties. [James Omoro, Standard]

The dismissal of more than 41,000 health workers, previously funded by the US Government, has left thousands of people living with HIV without adequate care.

Most of the dismissed employees were front line workers dedicated to serving HIV and TB patients, providing essential treatment and support.

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