Director of Medical Services Dr Jackson Kioko. PHOTO | DENNSI ONSONGO
An HIV prevention drug will be offered for free as the government steps up the fight against new infections.
The
medication, known as PrEP, has been shown in studies to reduce chances
of people being ...
infected with HIV which killed 9,471 Kenyans last year, down from 11,131 the previous year.
infected with HIV which killed 9,471 Kenyans last year, down from 11,131 the previous year.
PrEP, an oral HIV prevention pill, will be available for free in selected public hospitals and at Sh20 in private facilities.
“PrEP
is only for HIV negative individuals at risk of HIV infection. It is 90
per cent effective if you adhere to taking it daily,” said Jackson
Kioko, Director of Medical Services.
Dr Kioko was speaking during the launch of the
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