Monday 24, 2024
By Methuselah Nyamari
It’s great to see the progress and achievements being made in Kenya in the fight against HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria. The decentralization of HIV services has played a significant role in ensuring that 1.4 million persons living with HIV are receiving treatment. The collaboration among various stakeholders and the Global Fund’s support have been key factors in these successes.
The improved treatment success rate of 86% for tuberculosis is commendable, along with the increase in the number of TB presumptive cases tested and the decrease in positivity rates. The partnership with the Global Fund in establishing community health units and training community health workers has helped strengthen healthcare services at the community level.
The decline in malaria prevalence rate from 8.2% in 2015 to 6% in 2023 is another positive development. The investments made by the Global Fund in critical infrastructure like the KEMSA National Supply Chain Centre will further enhance healthcare services and emergency response capabilities.
File photo of a medical technician conducting HIV screening test on blood serum samples. (Photo: AFP)
The focus on quality care and prevention services for TB, leprosy, and lung diseases through new Global Fund grants is a step towards achieving Universal Health Coverage. The ambitious goal of a 75% reduction in malaria incidence and deaths by 2027 demonstrates the commitment to improving public health outcomes in Kenya.
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