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Babies exposed to HIV infection in drugs crisis

Former Health CS Deborah Barasa flags off ARV, TB and other drugs at MEDS headquarters in Nairobi, on March 14, 2025. [Edward Kiplimo,Standard]

Babies born to HIV-positive mothers in Kenya face an increased risk of contracting the virus due to a shortage of critical antiretroviral (ARV) drugs.

The supply disruption of prophylaxis medication, crucial in preventing mother-to-child transmission, has left many infants vulnerable.

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