The Homa Bay County Government, through the Department of Health Services, has launched an injectable antiretroviral drug, Lenacapavir, in a move aimed at reducing the spread of HIV/AIDS in the county.
The rollout was launched at Kendu Bay Level 4 Hospital by area Governor Gladys Wanga as part of efforts to strengthen HIV prevention in a county that continues to record high HIV prevalence and new infections.
Governor Wanga said the introduction of the injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis intervention offers renewed hope in reducing new infections, particularly among adolescents and young people who account for the highest number of new HIV cases in the county.
With about 1.4 million Kenyans living with HIV and thousands of new infections recorded annually, prevention remains central to our strategy.
Lenacapavir has undergone all required regulatory and procurement processes in full compliance with national laws and health guidelines, through established Government systems and with the support of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
According to the Ministry of Health, its safety, quality and effectiveness have been rigorously reviewed internationally and thoroughly evaluated and approved locally by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
Kenya is among the first countries globally to introduce this innovative prevention option.
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