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The Ministry of Health, through #NASCOP, launched a nationwide Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) exercise aimed at strengthening the delivery of Prevention of Mother-To-Child (PMTCT) services. The exercise is part of Kenya’s commitment to end AIDS in children by 2027 and eliminate vertical transmission of Hepatitis B and Syphilis by 2030. Kenya continues to face a […]

At the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Dr. Andrew Mulwa, Head of NASCOP, presented Kenya’s stance on addressing non-communicable diseases (NCDs). He acknowledged the importance of the Global Coordination Mechanism in promoting a multi-sectoral response, in line with the Global Declaration supported by all 47 WHO Africa Region Member States. “While recognizing the critical […]

Following the United States Government’s Executive Order 14169, which imposed a 9-day pause on foreign development assistance that caused disruptions in health management worldwide, the Government of Kenya through the Ministry of Health is re-adjusting and re-aligning management of health-care services to ensure zero disruptions in service delivery. Kenya has benefited from partnerships with international […]

The rising burden of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and hypertension in people living with HIV is an emerging public health concern. Adopting integrated care models that address both HIV/NCD prevention and management, such as screening and coordinated treatment, is a holistic approach that addresses these concerns To this effect, and in collaboration with all […]

We hosted the THRIVE consortium, led by Clinton Health Access Initiative #CHAI in collaboration with #AfroCAB-Treatment Access Partners, to explore partnerships in addressing Advanced HIV Disease (AHD) in Kenya. The THRIVE consortium, an affiliate of #Unitaid, focuses on reducing mortality among people living with HIV by improving access to prevention, screening, and treatment, emphasizing local […]

29th July, 2024 In collaboration with CDC-Kenya, The Ministry of Health team, led by NASCOP’s Strategic Information Lead, Dr. Lily Nyagah, hosted delegates from CDC Zimbabwe, their implementing partners and MOH counterparts from the laboratory and digital departments.  The team is in the country to explore advancements in HIV strategic information through digitization, highlighting Kenya’s […]

NASCOP joined the Girl Up Organization, an affiliate of the United Nations Foundation, alongside UN Women for a Localized Summit. Dr. Hermes Wanjiku, the AYP Program Lead participated in a panel discussion and gave a talk on the Ministry’s role in prevention of Gender-Based Violence among adolescents and young women. The summit was held at […]

The ongoing efforts and achievements highlighted by Kenya at the IAS Conference underscore the significant progress in controlling the HIV epidemic. The Kenya delegation team in Munich, led by the Head of NASCOP, Dr. Rose Wafula, other heads and program managers from the Ministry of Health, PEPFAR Coordinator Brian Reitman, and the relevant CDC, USAID […]

This week, the National AIDS & STI Control Programme (NASCOP), supported by The Global Fund Grant and the Kenya Red Cross, convened a two-day meeting with all key and vulnerable populations stakeholders. This event is pivotal in addressing the higher risk of HIV transmission among these populations and emphasize the importance of preventing new infections […]