KENYA ADVANCES HIV TESTING PRECISION AND AFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO QUALITY SERVICES
With an HIV epidemic ranking seventh in the world, Kenya is unwavering in its fight against HIV/AIDS. Approximately 1.4 million people in the nation are living with HIV (PLHIV), and the nation continues to provide comprehensive care and prevention measures.
Kenya has improved diagnostic precision by implementing the WHO-recommended three-test protocol for HIV diagnosis, which is in line with international standards.
The Ministry of Health reiterates its steadfast commitment to maintaining the highest standards in spite of recent issues casting doubt on the caliber of HIV testing services.
The Ministry guarantees the dependability and security of testing services by means of stringent capacity-building programs and strong quality assurance protocols.
On behalf of Cabinet Secretary Nakhumicha S. Wafula, Principal Secretary for Medical Services Mr. Harry Kimtai gave the assurance today and urged all citizens to keep using HIV testing services across the country. In order to preserve the integrity of testing services, the public and healthcare providers are asked to actively support continuous surveillance initiatives.
Furthermore, with an HIV epidemic ranking seventh in the world, Kenya is unwavering in its fight against HIV/AIDS. Approximately 1.4 million people in the nation are living with HIV (PLHIV), and the nation continues to provide comprehensive care and prevention measures.
In 3,752 facilities around the country, more than 1.3 million PLHIV were receiving treatment as of December 2023. Kenya has more than 8 million HIV tests performed annually at 8,851 testing locations, indicating the country's dedication to providing standardized and easily accessible testing facilities.
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