Kenya's HIV response has long been hailed as a global success story, with new infections falling by 56 percent since 2020. But new 2026 data from the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council paints a worrying picture: children and young people now account for more than half of all new HIV infections nationwide. In response, the government has rolled out 47 County Syndemic Operational Plans, shifting the fight against HIV closer to communities where transmission remains highest. The county-led strategies are expected to address persistent gaps in prevention, treatment and follow-up services that continue to fuel infections among children and young people
