LVCT Health recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kiambu County, marking a significant step towards improving healthcare services and the well-being of communities in the region.
The partnership through a transition grant aims to strengthen the county government’s capacity building to manage and sustain HIV care and preventive services to accelerate progress towards sustainable epidemic control and the 95:95:95 targets.
The new set of ambitious targets calling for 95% of all people living with HIV to know their HIV status, 95% of all people with diagnosed HIV infection to receive sustained antiretroviral therapy, and 95% of all people receiving antiretroviral therapy to have viral suppression by 2025.
During the signing ceremony, Dr. Lilian Otiso, Executive Director, LVCT Health, acknowledged the challenges posed by the remaining 5% of population stressing the need for innovation and partnership to achieve the epidemic control goals. The new MOU will facilitate improved healthcare services and enhanced access to quality healthcare for 12 sub-counties in Kiambu County. It will also commemorate the setting up of Community Health Programmes that will collaborate on various initiatives aimed at promoting public health, including HIV prevention, TB, Care, and treatment services.
The partnership will also focus on training healthcare workers and empowering them with the necessary skills and knowledge to serve the community better.
“By joining forces, we aim to create sustainable health solutions that will benefit current and future generations. This MoU signifies a shared commitment to building a healthier, stronger Kiambu County. We are excited about the positive changes this collaboration will bring and look forward to making a lasting impact.” Dr. Otiso noted.
Through the Dhibiti Project, LVCT Health is currently supporting comprehensive HIV/TB activities at 50 ART sites, 53 HTS sites, and 46 PMTCT-only sites. The project works closely with county and sub-county teams to ensure effective collaboration, shared planning, implementation, and review.
Supported by the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), LVCT Health’s collaboration with Kiambu County aims to create sustainable health solutions and foster a healthier community for current and future generations.