A report launched by the United Nations secretary general Ban Ki-Moon shows the global rates of new HIV infection declining, access to treatment expanding and significant strides in reducing HIV transmission from mother to child. But despite the achievements, the report underscores the gains as f

United Nations Population Fund UNFPA owns up to the condom shortage in the country, saying the organization has been facing procurement problems. UNFPA head Babatunde Osotimehin however says that some 45 million condoms will be delivered in the next few weeks.

The Gynaecological Society of Kenya is now coming through for women who experience excessive and heavy bleeding after childbirth also known as postpartum hemorrhaged (PPH) – the leading cause of maternal mortality by initiating a project to reach pregnant women with life-saving tablets 

According to the White Ribbon Alliance Kenya, the deplorable conditions facing mothers during pregnancy and childbirth in the slums is still at an all time high, with the Alliance noting that empowering women was the only way out to ensuring that they take charge of their own health. According to

A group of elderly women in Rongo are providing orphaned children with food, clothing and other basic necessities while at the same time paying their school fees. The women say that the destitute children were reduced to their current status due to the HIV/AIDS pandemic which has hit the region.<

A huge funding gap remains even after combined funding from the approved round 7 of the Global Fund, Pepfar and Clinton HIV/Aids initiative. The funds are critical particularly starting this year as the government shifts patients from Stavudine to the less toxic Tenofovir drug line with the WHO g

In less than a year, more than 700,000 people have joined the HIV treatment programme, exerting massive pressure on drugs, facilities and personnel. The increase is raising concerns as to whether the government and NGO will cope.

Food insecurity, drought and poverty have led to desperation leading to irresponsible sexual behavior which has in turn escalated the HIV/AIDS prevalence rates in Tharaka District. 40 per cent of the people are absolutely food insecure and cannot afford a meal a day which exposes their children t