A woman living with HIV takes her daily dosage of the life-saving drugs
Kenya Grapples With Counterfeit Antiretroviral Drugs
The Kenyan government is scrambling to remove thousands of batches of counterfeit antiretrovirals (ARVs) from circulation after patients and health workers reported irregularities in the appearance and texture of a widely used drug.-
Kenya: Government Grapples With Counterfeit ARVs
PlusNews, 19 October 2011
Kenya's government is scrambling to remove thousands of batches of counterfeit antiretrovirals (ARVs) from circulation after patients and health workers reported irregularities in… Read more »
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Kenya: Fake Aids Drugs Test Results Still Pending
Nation, 17 October 2011
Patients who have been exposed to fake and poor quality HIV medicines may have to wait longer before they can know whether the products contained any harmful substances. Read more »
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Kenya: Fake HIV/Aids Drugs Confirmed On Sale
Monitor, 29 September 2011
Following confirmation that fake HIV/Aids drugs are in circulation in Kenya, the World Health Organisation is calling on HIV/Aids patients who suspect they may have been prescribed… Read more »
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Kenya: Beware - Fake HIV Drugs On Sale
Nation, 28 September 2011
Fake and poor quality HIV medicines are in circulation in the local market. Read more »
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Africa: Dual Protection Will Reduce Risk of HIV Infections
The Star, 10 October 2011
A research report published in the Lancet on October 4 2011 has provoked widespread fear throughout the world. This multi-centre study involving seven African countries: Botswana,… Read more »
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Kenya: Contraceptives Double HIV Risk
The Star, 5 October 2011
THE most popular contraceptive in Kenya doubles the risk of women becoming infected with HIV, a new study shows. Use of the injectable contraceptive also increases the risk of… Read more »
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Kenya: Birth Control Method Blamed for HIV Risk
Nation, 4 October 2011
A popular birth control method for Kenyan women has been found to double the risk of being infected with HIV. Read more »
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Kenya: Compulsory HIV Testing Planned
Nation, 25 September 2011
Testing for HIV/Aids will be made compulsory for those seeking treatment for ailments such as malaria and typhoid. Read more »
