HIV patients at risk over acute shortage of ARVs

NASCOP official says countrywide hitch in supply of essential drugs and testing kits due to challenges posed by Covid-19

By STANDARD TEAM

Why HIV patients are scared of Covid-19

Drugs that help fight opportunistic illness in short supply as a container of medication idles at the port

By MERCY KAHENDA AND BELDEEN WALIAULA

Kenya requires Sh45 billion annually to procure ARVs

By the end of 2020, close to 900,000 girls and women aged 15-24 were living with HIV.

By ERIC ABUGA

New dawn for HIV and Aids

The ring once inserted into the vagina releases an antiretroviral (ARV) drug called dapivirine into the vagina

By KILLIAD SINIDE

When the treatment feels worse than the disease

Despite huge promotional efforts, successive reports indicate a low uptake and high discontinuation rates among all groups

By GATONYE GATHURA

Relief for HIV patients as monthly jabs get nod

Besides, most Kenyans are optimistic that the injectable will free many people from the bondage of taking pills daily

By BELDEEN WALIAULA

Focus turns on 15 counties as HIV infections rise

Despite aggressive efforts to fight HIV, 15 counties have drawn back on gains earlier made and are now witnessing high infections.

By MERCY ADHIAMBO