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Infectious Diseases

HIV

  • HIV
    Sunday 26 July 2026

    Kenyan pharmaceutical firm among seven globally licensed to make monthly HIV prevention pill

    Merck has selected Kiambu-based Universal Corporation Limited to produce generic alimatravir for 129 countries if the once-monthly PrEP pill—expected to cost just $5 per person annually—succeeds in trials and is approved.

  • LCVT
    HIV
    Friday 10 July 2026

    12,000 fewer Kenyans received HIV treatment in one year, study finds

    It is a modest 1% decline but researchers found Kenya's treatment trend diverged more sharply from its historical pattern than any other country studied.

  • Lenacapavir
    HIV
    Friday 27 February 2026

    Kenya rolls out breakthrough HIV drug. Now the real test begins.

    Kenya has begun to rollout a breakthrough drug for HIV prevention. The move would be a game changer in the country’s battle against HIV, health...

  • Lenacapavir
    Infectious Diseases
    Tuesday 15 July 2025

    Kenya Ready to Roll Out Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Drug, Experts Warn of Funding and Approval Hurdles

    The Global Fund will give Kenya the funds to purchase lenacapavir—an injection given twice a year to people who are HIV-negative to prevent infection...

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