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Paediatric HIV transmission main concern in Kenya, as number of men seeking treatment remains low

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4,464 new HIV infections reported this year are among children aged between zero and 14 years old. [iStockphoto]

New HIV infections in children and key population is a worrying trend reported in Kenya, as the country works towards ending the disease by 2030.

Data by the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC) reveal that at least 49 per cent of HIV cases are children and young adults.

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