The Ministry of Health has announced new plans to end and prevent new HIV infections in Kenya.

Government of Kenya has channeled this initiative through the National AIDS & STI Control Programme (NASCOP), National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC), Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS), county governments, partners and communities to achieve this mission.

The HIV Prevention Operational Plan is of 2025/2026.

Dr. Mulwa, head of NASCOP stated that this plan is being supported by the Global Fund and other partners to strengthen HIV prevention efforts across the country.

What Measures Will be Used

Kenya is looking for alternative approaches to curb HIV prevention by offering long term solutions to range of proven and emerging issues.

They plan to offer enough condoms, the dapivirine ring, long-acting injectable cabotegravir (CAB-LA).

“The plan underscores Kenya’s progressive approach to combination HIV prevention, offering a range of proven and emerging options including condoms, the dapivirine ring, long-acting injectable cabotegravir (CAB-LA), and the innovative twice-yearly long-acting Lenacapavir injection,” MoH asserted.

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Where the Phase Rollout of HIV Prevention Will Begin

The plan will begin in ten priority counties that has the highest number of new HIV infection cases.

According to MoH, this counties account for approximately 53% of new HIV infections.

They will focus on eligible populations including vulnerable groups in closed settings.

“The phased rollout will begin in ten priority counties, which together account for approximately 53% of all new HIV infections, focusing on eligible populations, including vulnerable groups in closed settings,” said MoH.

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The plan recognizes HIV prevention as both human rights and sustainable priority.

Capacity building is central to this effort, beginning with the training of healthcare professionals.

Additionally, there is ongoing training of national-level to equip facilitators with advanced skills and knowledge to ensure effective rollout is achieved.

“The ongoing training of national-level trainers is equipping facilitators with advanced skills to ensure the effective rollout and use of new prevention methods, including Lenacapavir — keeping Kenya at the forefront of innovation in the global HIV response,” MoH added.

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Committee of members from different sectors discussing about new measures of preventing HIV in Kenya. PHOTO/MoH X