Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT)

The Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV in Kenya aims to reduce HIV transmission from mothers
to infants during pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding.

Key components include routine HIV testing and counseling, lifelong antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV-positive mothers, safe delivery practices, infant feeding counseling, postnatal care and early infant diagnosis. The program in Kenya has significantly increased access to services and reduced transmission rates, with ongoing efforts to sustain and enhance its effectiveness.

 

 

The Mother to Child Transmission (MTCT) rates for HIV decreased from 16% in 2014 to 8.3% in 2016. The Progress witnessed in PMTCT was driven by policy shift to integrated PMTCT service delivery where HIV services including testing were delivered as part of Maternal and Child Services in MCH setting during ANC and PNC. . The current UNAIDS 95-95-95 progress among adults is 95-95-90. However, among children the performance is 85-85-74. Focusing on Ending AIDS in children is therefore a human right issue for children and a cost-effective investment in health.

 

 

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