Kenya Highlights Milestones in Combating Infectious Diseases at Pre-TICAD9 Round Table
Yokohama Japan, August19,2025 Kenya has recorded major strides in the fight against infectious diseases, with over 1.36 million people living with HIV now receiving lifesaving treatment—representing 98% of those diagnosed. Mother-to-child transmission has been nearly halved, declining from 14% to 7.2% in the last five years. Since 2018, malaria prevalence has reduced by 30% and related deaths dropped by 40% between 2022 and 2023, following the distribution of more than 45 million insecticide-treated nets. Tuberculosis incidence has also fallen by more than a third since 2015, with treatment success reaching 89%.
These gains were shared at a Pre-#TICAD9 Round Table with Japanese Parliamentarians, where the Ministry of Health was represented by Principal Secretary, State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni. She noted that Kenya’s progress has been underpinned by strong domestic leadership and enduring partnerships, particularly with Japan through TICAD, JICA, the Global Fund, and other bilateral collaborations.
PS Mary Muthoni underscored the need to secure these hard-won achievements, saying:
"Our progress against HIV, TB, and malaria demonstrates what is possible when global solidarity meets national leadership. We must renew our commitment through co-investment, technology transfer, and sustained partnerships. We need concerted efforts for a future free from infectious diseases and Universal Health Coverage.”