Kenya has made significant gains in the fight against infectious diseases, with over 1.36 million people living with HIV now on lifesaving treatment—representing 98% of those diagnosed. Mother-to-child transmission has been nearly halved, dropping from 14% to 7.2% in the last five years.
Since 2018, malaria prevalence has reduced by 30%, while related deaths fell by 40% between 2022 and 2023, supported by the distribution of over 45 million insecticide-treated nets.
Tuberculosis incidence has also declined by more than a third since 2015, with treatment success reaching 89%.
These achievements were highlighted at a Pre-#TICAD9 Round Table with Japanese Parliamentarians, where the Ministry of Health was represented by Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni.
PS Muthoni credited Kenya’s progress to strong domestic leadership and enduring global partnerships, particularly with Japan through TICAD, JICA, the Global Fund, and other bilateral collaborations.
She emphasized the importance of safeguarding these hard-won gains, noting: “Our progress against HIV, TB, and malaria demonstrates what is possible when global solidarity meets national leadership. We must renew our commitment through co-investment, technology transfer, and sustained partnerships. We need concerted efforts for a future free from infectious diseases and Universal Health Coverage.”
The meeting was also attended by the Director General for Health, Dr. Patrick Amoth.
