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Over emphasis on Covid-19 could derail fight against HIV, Kisumu County warns

Maisha Orphans and Widows organisation founder Beatrice Williamson addresses a congregation during world Aids Day Celebrations at Maisha Academy in Kisumu on December 1, 2020.

Photo credit: Tonny Omondi I Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • They county lauded the support of the national government and other partners in helping to bring down the HIV prevalence.

Kisumu County government has warned that over emphasis on Covid-19 could derail the fight against HIV/Aids.

While acknowledging that the lakeside city has experienced a surge in Covid-19 outbreak, County Public Health Director Fred Oluoch said that  residents are lowering the bar on prevention and control of Hiv/Aids.