Written by Phanice Pkemei 2012-05-16 19:00:00 Read 536 Times

Current HIV/ AIDS infection in the North Rift region is common amongst people living in a steady and cohabiting relationship according to the North Rift Provincial Aids and STI Coordinator (PASCO) Dr. Joyce Tanui.

Tanui revealed that the scenario has been a major challenge to the department’s vision of reducing HIV AIDS new infection.

Speaking to journalists in Eldoret Dr. Tanui expressed his concern following the increased number of married people in the region who are not aware of their spouses HIV status.

Tanui also revealed that the government intends to reduce HIV transmition from mothers to children to below 5 percent by 2015 a target she says will only be attained if spouses know each other’s status.

The North Rift PASCO coordinator challenged the church to help in urging Kenyans to go for the tests so as to help the country achieve its goals of having a HIV free state.

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