Brenda* has been on HIV treatment since 2003.
As she steps out of a Gilgil hospital after her twins have been declared HIV negative, joy paints her face, and grace and confidence define her gait. "This feels like a dream," she quips, adding cautiously, "It has been quite a journey, and I am grateful for the consistent treatment that helped suppress my viral load." "Without antiretrovirals (ARVs), I would have infected my children and likely died from Aids.
In the early days of acquiring HIV, I saw many people die from the virus, but treatment has saved my life and that of my children," she adds.
Brenda is among thousands of Kenyans who have access to ARVs and HIV services, thanks to the support of the United States' Global Fund and PEPFAR (The US President's Emergency Plan for Aids Relief). .Keep ReadingTrump's election victory raises concern among global climate leadersWhat Trump's WHO and climate withdrawals mean for AfricaDonald Trump unleashes chaos with executive orders, proclamationsThese programmes have been a game-changer in the fight against one of the three killer diseases across Kenya and largely Africa.
