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People living with HIV afraid ARV stocks could run out by July

Director,Network of people living with HIV/AIDS in Kenya (NEPHAK) Nelson Otwoma talks to the press on ways of reducing the spread of HIV and Impact of AIDS during the Maisha HIV and AIDS Pre-confernce at the sarova panafric hotel.[DAVID GICHURU,Standard]

People living with HIV/AIDS have urged the government to address concerns over a potential depletion of antiretroviral (ARV) drug stocks in the coming months.

Nelson Otwoma, chairperson of the National Empowerment Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Kenya (Nephak), stated that while current ARV supplies are sufficient until July, future stocks are uncertain. "Kenya has enough ARVs for now, but the supply could run out by July if not replenished," Otwoma said. "The government must address this issue."

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