Kenya rolls out plan to cut cost of HIV drugs

The new drug for people living with HIV. PHOTO | STELLAR MURUMBA

Kenyans living with HIV have received a major boost following Wednesday’s announcement that the government has committed to invest Sh7.5 billion annually on a local plant that will make anti-Aids drugs.

The partnership with the Global Fund, and the US President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (PEPFAR) will produce Dolutegravir (DTG) – an anti-Aids drug with roots in India.

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