The HTS/PrEP section is currently holding a TWG meeting under the leadership of Dr. Onentiah to deliberate on program performance & prepare for the dissemination of the policy documents that were launched during the Pre-World AIDS Day 2022
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“To end AIDS, TB and malaria, we must tackle stigma, discrimination, criminalization and other human rights barriers that leave people behind and impede effective responses. We must act now.”
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Today, the Principal Secretary in the State Department of Medical Services, Eng. Peter Tum joined the Global PEPFAR team for the COP planning for HIV/AIDS response for the planning period 2023-2024.
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The United States partners with to build and improve Kenya's capacity to address the HIV epidemic. #USKePartnership #PEPFARat20 #EndAIDS2030
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Reported data from all HIV/AIDS program areas will provide a basis for corrective actions in the quality of health care provided to all clients, preventing diseases and reducing morbidity and mortality from illness, and ensuring the nation meets the UNAIDS 95-95-95 target by 2030
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This exercise aims at identifying gaps and developing evidence-based, data-driven best practices that will be used to strengthen service delivery for better client outcomes, as per the National HIV Prevention and Treatment Guidelines and Standards. #DataForAction #EndingAIDS2030
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is currently conducting an integrated Service Quality Assessment (SQA) in all 47 counties to assess and monitor the performance of HIV/AIDS and GBV management, prevention, and treatment services.
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Team building exercise during a workshop on developing key messages about HIV prevention for adolescents and young people. To reach unreached populations, we optimize service delivery and use of peer-led communication interventions in HIV/AIDS universal health care. #EndingAIDS
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The process of developing the HIV/STI/Viral Hepatitis National Strategic Plan commenced with the participation of
national and county governments, partners, and community stakeholders.
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"31.1% of young women aged 20–24 in the 2022 KDHS report had intercourse with someone who was neither their husband nor lived with them within the previous 12 months." Of these women, 63.2% did not use a condom.
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“Knowledge of prevention is lowest among adolescents aged 15–17, and among those who have never had sex, recording about 44% and 47.5%, respectively, covering both females and males, with 1 in 2 young people aged 15–24 years knowledgeable on HIV prevention."
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Between the ages of 15 and 24, an at-risk population struggles with HIV/AIDS knowledge on testing, adherence to treatment and prevention, sexual behavior, SGBV, pubescent pregnancy, and mental health. UNAIDS estimated this population at 3,095,787 as of Oct 2022.
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“In 2020, Kenya reported 19,839 sexual survivors, 38,842 in 2021, and 59,655 in 2022. 34% of women aged 15-49 years have experienced physical violence since age 15, 13% have experienced sexual violence, and 1 in 5 females experienced sexual violence before the age of 13 years."
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Internally displaced people; PWD; indigenous, ethnic, and religious minority communities; low-wage/informal sector workers; older people, widows; key populations; and prisoners. #dataforaction
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Gender-based violence is a risk factor for HIV AIDS as it affects adherence to treatment and treatment outcomes. Women and girls and other vulnerable populations are most at-risk and disproportionately affected by GBV, besides children/youth; #zeronewhivinfections #endgbv
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Significant progress toward the triple threat has been made in some regions, but progress is slow in the Sub-Sahara region, which records the highest burden of these diseases. #zeronewhivinfections
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One in every ten infants born to HIV+ PBFW contract the virus; without ART, one in three infants born with HIV are not able to live beyond their first birthday, while the HIV-exposed but uninfected infants lag in development if they do not receive proper care.
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syphilis recorded cases per 100,000 live births to under 50. KDHIS 2022 data showed a 98% attendance rate for the first ANC, with program data showing a similar figure of 88.7%. These gaps could be due to private sector facility non-reporting. #dataforaction
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The triple elimination supports the e-MTCT of three (3) diseases: HIV, syphilis, and the Hepatitis B virus (HBV). The triple elimination is achievable with efforts to reduce HIV MTCT to 5%, Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) prevalence among children to 0.1%, and
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An integrated NSP for the three diseases will be guided by the Global Health Sector Strategies on HIV, viral hepatitis (VH) & STI for the period 2022-2030 (GHSS). These infections affect similar population groups & share programmatic interventions and service delivery approaches
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"The KASF II commits to reducing HIV related mortality by 50% and new HIV infections by 75% including eMTCT of HIV. The president of the republic of Kenya, H.E. William Ruto challenged PEPFAR and us to commit to ending HIV as a public health threat by 2027." Dr. Amoth DG for MOH
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Dr. Rose Wafula, Head of NASCOP, acknowledged everyone in attendance and highlighted the importance of reshaping our focus in order to reduce mortality by 50% and new infections by 75% within the timelines.
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NASCOP in collaboration with the NSDCC is holding a HIV/AIDS performance review and NSP Development at Sawela Lodge .
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the 95/95/95 UNAIDS target by 2030. County GBV coordinators from all 47 counties were present, as were representatives from the , , and other partners.
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of 2000 health care workers, for a start, in all 47 counties and cover nine (9) modules on the management of SGBV. This App is a key strategy in capacity building of health care workers on GBV management best practices in the HIV/AIDS implementation plan to reach
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Kenya's Commitment to the Fight Against HIV/AIDS Acknowledged by UNAIDS health.go.ke/kenyas-commitm
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This year's celebration on zero tolerance for FGM was held at the Sarova Stanley Hotel in Nairobi & graced by representatives from the , and other related ministries addressing FGM, United Nations agencies , (ACCAF) and civil society organizations.
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significant health burdens. Kenya remains committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goal on FGM abandonment by 2030, thus spearheading efforts to end gender-based violence against women.
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to be at risk of FGM. FGM has no evidence-based health benefits, but subjects girls’ and women’s bodies to complications that pose immediate risks of hemorrhage and shock, and long-term reproductive, obstetric, mental, and sexual health effects. These complications result in
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More than 200 million girls & women alive today have undergone FGM, a harmful practice that alters, injures, & interferes with the natural functions of the female genital organs. Despite efforts to eradicate the practice, every year, three (3) million girls & women are estimated
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2nd February 2023.
#ZeroTolerance2FGM
NASCOP joins the rest of the world to strongly condemn and speak up against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) as the world commemorates this international day with the year’s theme being, “Zero Tolerance to FGM.”
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Joined Health Ministers from 12 nations, UN agency leadership and other partners at the Global Aliiance to end AIDS in children by 2030, Dar es Salaam, 🇹🇿
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Kenya has reaffirmed her commitment to be on the forefront in ending HIV and AIDS infections amongst children by the year 2030.
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It provided an opportunity to reflect on the progress and gaps identified, as well as a platform for discussion.
seeks to optimize collaborations to end HIV in the country.
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foundation in a consultative meeting with all the technical program managers. The meeting, which was presided over by Dr. Boit, focused on collaborations in HIV/AIDS prevention insights and implementation.
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As part of its strategy to end HIV/AIDS by 2030, the continues to intensify efforts in service delivery by embracing collaborations in the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Today, hosted representatives from , Bill and Melinda Gates
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Joined H.E & the Dr John Nkengasong as marks its 20th Anniversary. Since 2004 PEPFAR has invested more than $8billion in improving health outcomes for Kenyans. & PEPFAR will continue working together in combatting the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
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"When it comes to HIV and AIDS, we speak of one plan, one clan, and one content." Dr. Nkengasong, Ambassador-at-Large, PEPFAR
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Speaking during the meeting, Dr. Nkengasong applauded the government’s commitment to partnership in eradicating HIV and AIDS by 2030, and spoke in admiration of NASCOP's vision to end HIV in the country, as presented by Dr. Rose Wafula, Head NASCOP. #ZeroNewHIVInfections
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