JUST IN: Kenya Achieves 83% Drop in New HIV Infections 

  Kenya has made remarkable progress in reducing new HIV infections, achieving an 83% decline over the past decade. Ministry of Health CS Deborah Barasa shared this milestone on Wednesday at the launch of the World AIDS Day 2024 Half Marathon in Nairobi. According to Barasa, new HIV cases have dropped from 101,560 in 2013 to 16,752 in 2023. The number of people on antiretroviral therapy has also nearly doubled, reaching 1,336,681, while AIDS-related deaths have decreased by 65% during the same period. Despite these achievements, Barasa acknowledged the ongoing challenges, especially in addressing the needs of vulnerable groups, including children,
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