Hundreds of Kenyan babies contracted HIV during birth last year as the country struggles to eliminate mother-to-child infection. In a new report from the Start Free, Stay Free, Aids Free initiative, anti-Aids campaigners and partners warn that progress has stalled in ending Aids among children, adolescents and young women in many African countries, including Kenya. It also said opportunities to identify infants and young children living with HIV early are being missed — more than one-third of children born to mothers living with HIV were not tested. If untreated, around 50 per cent of children living with HIV die before they reach their second birthday. It’s time to reactivate on all fronts —the need the leadership, activism, and investments to do what’s right for kids.”Start Free, Stay Free, Aids Free is a five-year framework that began in 2015.

Source: The Star July 24, 2021 09:45 UTC