Mother-to-Child Infections Cited as an Impediment in HIV Containment War CapitalFMKenya: Kenya
The latest finding emerged from a National Stakeholders Meeting on HIV/AIDS Response which met to review progress made in the fight against HIV.
She cited fear and uncertainty over access to services as reasons for the spike with stigma identified as the most prevalent factor. In regards to those who were already infected, she said mechanisms are in place to put them on treatment immediately they test positive for the disease as part of control measures.
She cited stigma as a big issue that discourages mothers who have been added to the system from accessing quality treatment, noting that they are shy to follow through all the steps of treatment because of community attitudes toward them, which weakens the effectiveness of the treatment.
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