Division of National AIDS and STI Control Program

Too often, stigma and discrimination and other barriers prevent people most at risk for HIV from accessing prevention, testing and treatment services.

We can only end HIV as a public health threat if everyone, everywhere, can access the lifesaving health care they need.

This morning, we join the conversation on Kenya’s HIV response.

There have been real wins, but also gaps that still affect adolescents, young people, and communities, especially around access to information, prevention, treatment, care, and stigma-free support.

Tune in to Citizen TV’s Health and Lifestyle from 8am to 9am as the conversation unpacks the hits, the misses, and what must improve.

The Voice of a Black Child. NSDCC Citizen TV Kenya Cleopatra Wanjiku

"When a girl does not know how HIV is transmitted, when she does not know that condoms prevent infection, when she does not know where to access prevention services- She is at risk of infection because of lack of knowledge."

The Ministry of Health is expanding Adolescent-friendly services to ensure young people can access medicines, prevention commodities and essential health services at nearby facilities without stigma or barriers: Dr. Issack Bashir, Director, Directorate of Family Health

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Why Kenya's youth remain vulnerable to HIV and teen pregnancy Out of 10 youths in the country, four are already infected, says the data from the Ministry of Health.

As part of Mental Health Awareness commemorations, the Head of NASCOP, Dr. Andrew Mulwa, led the administrative team in championing workplace mental health and wellness. The engagement underscored the importance of prioritizing mental well-being as a key driver of personal growth, productivity, and overall organizational performance. Dr. Mulwa emphasized the need to cultivate supportive work environments that promote resilience, open dialogue, and a healthy work-life balance.

The team is currently undergoing sensitization on workplace mental health, facilitated by the NASCOP Mental Health Lead in collaboration with representatives from Mathare National Teaching and Referral Hospital. Dr. Mulwa acknowledged the commitment of staff towards wellness initiatives and called for sustained collaboration in fostering a culture of care, reaffirming NASCOP’s commitment to safeguarding the mental health and well-being of its workforce as a cornerstone of institutional excellence.

The new United Nations Secretary-General's report on HIV/AIDS is clear: Progress is real, but it is increasingly vulnerable.

The path to ending AIDS remains open, but only if we act together.

Read: https://www.unaids.org/en/resources/presscentre/pressreleaseandstatementarchive/2026/june/20260602_PR_UNSG_report

Ending AIDS in Kenya is a shared responsibility. Pamoja Tumalize HIV

Today, The Ministry of Health team, through Division of National AIDS and STI Control Program led by Dr. Andrew Mulwa, and the NSDCC led by Mr. Douglas Bosire, hosted a high-level delegation from the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA), Nigeria.

The seven-member delegation is in Kenya for a study tour aimed at learning from the country’s experience in sustainable ARV access, pharmaceutical manufacturing, procurement and supply chain systems, while exploring opportunities for local ARV production, regional partnerships, and South–South collaboration to strengthen long-term HIV treatment sustainability in Lagos State.

Happy Madaraka Day!