Robert Matiru

Africa Gets Generic Version of Most Effective HIV Drug

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The generic version of the most advanced drug against HIV has been introduced in Kenya, a first in Africa where more than 25 million have the disease, the NGO Unitaid said Wednesday. The drug, Dolutegravir (DTG) is the anti-retroviral drug of choice for those living with HIV in developed countries, but its high price has … Read more

Kenya Launches World’s First Child-Friendly TB Drug

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Kenya has become the first country in the world to launch new child-friendly drug for treating tuberculosis (TB). The medicine is strawberry-flavoured and dissolves in water to make it easier for children to swallow. The number of tablets given to children has also been reduced by half, from eight to four pills daily. The Ministry … Read more