Labor Strikes In Kenya Threaten Roll Out Of HIV Treatment
Inter Press Service: Divided Opinions on Feasibility of Kenya’s Option B+ Roll Out
“Kenya’s health sector has been facing significant challenges, ranging from a shortage of health care providers to a series of labor strikes. The problems have not only disrupted health services, but have HIV experts divided on whether to roll out Option B+ nationwide or just to pilot it in high volume facilities such as major referral hospitals. Option B+ is the latest treatment option recommended by the World Health Organization for HIV-positive mothers…” (Gathigah, 5/26).
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