The Ministry of Health, on Wednesday, January 15, refuted claims that the country was experiencing an Antiretroviral (ARV) drugs shortage.
Through the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) Chief Executive Officer Waqo Erjesa, the government confirmed that there were enough ARV drugs available and informed those affected of a change in regimen that might have confused a few. "I just want to clear the air that there is no stockout for ARVs in the country.
We are stable courtesy of the Government of Kenya, the Global Fund, and the United States Government.
With all these combined, we have enough ARVs," he stated. "The only thing that was misunderstood was changing the regimen of use.
