Year after year, Kenya is missing its target of eliminating new HIV infections among children, raising concerns that hundreds could be dying needlessly. Kenya has received high praise for its fight against HIV, but there are challenges it has not overcome — including access to child-friendly medicine. CHILDREN ON TREATMENTIn Kenya, 77 per cent of children on treatment are virally suppressed followed by Uganda at 74 per cent and 72 per cent in Tanzania. Highlighting the challenges hindering the retention of children in treatment, the study revealed lack of access and appropriate formulations specifically for children. Failure by caregivers and parents to give their children drugs on time is common.

Source: Daily Nation July 09, 2020 06:00 UTC