This is according to a new report by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) titled The Impact of HIV and AIDS on the World of Work: Global Estimates. Globally, lost earnings attributable to HIV/Aids will decline from a peak of nearly Sh1.7 trillion in 2005 to Sh720 billion in 2020. In 2005, 918,977 Kenyans were HIV-positive, while currently, 1.5 million Kenyans are HIV-positive, with 77,647 new infections recorded in 2015 and 897,644 people on anti-retroviral treatment. BURDEN OF CAREThe report also looks at the “hidden costs” or the burden of care or additional chores for members of households that have to care for a HIV-positive patient. The report comes just before the Ministry of Health launches a nationwide survey to assess how many people are currently infected with HIV, new infections and those on treatment.

Source: Daily Nation June 05, 2018 02:03 UTC