Kenya has ordered thousands of ARVs doses suitable for four-week-old babies. The manufacturer said Kenya is among the 10 African countries that have placed orders jointly through a pooled procurement mechanism. At least 6,800 babies were born with HIV in Kenya last year. Many of those on treatment respond poorly because they take ARVs that are not correctly dosed or bitter to taste. Across all countries, treatment coverage among children living with HIV in 2019 was just 53 per cent, and about 60 per cent for Kenya.

Source: The Star May 13, 2021 13:21 UTC