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Kenya's Youth Face 42% of New HIV Infections

12/3/2025

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Story summary
  • Youth aged 15 to 24 account for nearly 42% of new HIV infections in Kenya.
  • The Lake Region, notably Homa Bay, Kisumu, Siaya, and Migori, is hardest hit.
  • Health authorities call for comprehensive sexuality education, youth-friendly services, and destigmatization.
  • Health authorities urge policymakers to act decisively to prevent further infections.
  • Without immediate intervention, rising infections threaten decades of progress against HIV in Kenya.