Principal Secretary Medical Services, Harry Kimtai Wednesday welcomed a delegation from Sierra Leone which is on a study tour aimed at establishing an HIV\/TB anti-stigma court.<\/p>\n
The delegation from Sierra Leone includes judiciary officials, parliamentary representatives, and technical experts, who are engaging in a comprehensive study tour from June 16 to June 23, 2024.<\/p>\n
PS Kimtai said the visit aims to share Kenya\u2019s successful strategies in combating HIV and TB-related stigma and discrimination.<\/p>\n
He stressed the need for legal frameworks in protecting human rights and promoting social justice, underscoring Kenya\u2019s commitment to addressing HIV\/AIDS issues beyond medical and public health interventions.<\/p>\n
Kenya\u2019s strategies include the establishment of HIV and AIDS Tribunal under the HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 2006.<\/p>\n
The tribunal plays a crucial role in adjudicating cases of discrimination against individuals living with HIV\/AIDS, ensuring their rights are upheld under the law.<\/p>\n
Despite Kenya\u2019s progress, stigma remains a challenge.<\/p>\n
The Kenya Demographic and Health Survey 2022 indicated that 24% of women and 17% of men aged 15-49 held discriminatory attitudes toward people living with HIV.<\/p>\n
Moreover, 43% of people living with HIV reported experiencing stigma in community settings.<\/p>\n
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