AIDS Response in Crisis: PrEP & ARVs Access in Kenya

In January 2025, a pause in U.S. foreign assistance disrupted the HIV response across Africa. In Kenya, this shock has strained access to PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) and ARVs, risking treatment interruptions, halted prevention, and rising new infections.

What this means on the ground
  • Reports show periods with no new PrEP enrolments, a 43% drop in HIV testing, and 800+ people facing treatment interruptions—while survivors of GBV lost critical support services.
  • Kenya relies heavily on U.S. support for commodities—about 40% of HIV drugs and supplies are funded via PEPFAR— and ~1.4 million people in Kenya live with HIV and need continuity of care.
  • Local alerts flag shortages of HIV testing kits, condoms, and even the BCG vaccine for TB, exposing thousands to preventable risk.
The bigger picture

International aid covers roughly 80% of prevention spending in low- and middle-income countries. UNAIDS modelling warns that if funding gaps persist, the world could see an additional 6 million HIV infections and 4 million AIDS-related deaths by 2029—reversing hard-won gains.

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43%

decline in HIV testing during the pause

0

new PrEP enrolments for ~2 months

800+

people with treatment interruptions

40%

of Kenya’s HIV drugs funded by PEPFAR

1.4M

Kenyans living with HIV who need uninterrupted ARVs

Sources:
  • UNAIDS situation updates & 2025 Global AIDS Update
  • Reuters reporting on Kenya’s dependence on PEPFAR
  • KELIN Kenya briefing on commodity shortages
  • EATG summary on service disruptions during funding pause
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About Us

In Kenya, more than 1.4 million people are living with HIV. While remarkable progress has been made, recent disruptions in global HIV funding have placed lifesaving treatment and prevention at risk. In early 2025, the U.S. pause in PEPFAR support — which previously provided about 40% of Kenya’s HIV medicines and supplies — led to service interruptions, treatment stockouts, and fear among communities.

Some health facilities have struggled with staffing shortages, forcing HIV care to be merged into outpatient services without proper guidance — raising privacy concerns. Panic about ARV availability has pushed young people living with HIV to space, share, or stockpile their medicines, risking resistance and poor health outcomes. Others face closed facilities, retrenched health workers, and untrained staff stepping into critical roles.

Prevention has also been hit hard. With no new PrEP enrolments for months, and 43% fewer HIV tests conducted, thousands at risk were left unprotected. Yet, the demand remains strong: studies show that most individuals — especially youth, women, and key populations — prefer long-acting injectable PrEP over daily pills for its privacy, convenience, and effectiveness. This innovation, alongside implants and monthly oral PrEP, offers hope for the future — if access can be secured.

At Hope for All Africa Foundation, we are committed to bridging these gaps. We work to restore access to ARVs and PrEP, empower communities with education, and fight stigma. We believe every person deserves the dignity of health, the strength of treatment, and the hope of a future free from HIV.

Our Impact

Every donation makes a difference. With your support, we work to restore access to lifesaving ARVs and PrEP, protect vulnerable communities, and fight stigma across Kenya.

Uninterrupted Treatment

Supporting over 1.4 million Kenyans living with HIV by reducing stockouts of ARVs and ensuring people don’t have to skip, share, or stockpile medicines.

Expanding PrEP Access

Re-enrolling those cut off from PrEP programs after funding pauses. We advocate for long-acting injectable PrEP, implants, and monthly oral options — giving people choice, privacy, and protection.

Community & Advocacy

Creating safe spaces, tackling stigma, and amplifying youth voices so no one faces discrimination while seeking care. We push for stronger policies to safeguard HIV services during crises.

Healthcare Workforce

Advocating for sustained support to the 41,000 Kenyan health workers once backed by U.S. aid, ensuring skilled staff deliver HIV testing, treatment, and prevention with dignity.

Education & Awareness

Running awareness drives to stop misinformation and encourage early HIV testing. We fight stigma with truth, compassion, and evidence-based education.

The Crisis We Face

Across Kenya and many African countries, communities living with HIV/AIDS are facing one of the toughest challenges in recent years. With major organizations like USAID and the UN withdrawing their support, access to life-saving medicine has become limited and unaffordable.

Many families struggle to buy the necessary drugs, while stigma and discrimination make their lives even harder. Children are losing parents, and entire communities are left without a safety net.

We believe no one should suffer in silence. This foundation is a voice of hope, stepping in to ensure that dignity, compassion, and care remain available for everyone in need.

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Real Stories, Real Impact

Behind every statistic lies a story of courage and resilience. These stories remind us why access to ARVs, PrEP, and healthcare support must never be interrupted.

Amara’s Dream

Amara, 19, is preparing to join university. She depends on PrEP to protect herself, but with funding cuts, her supply is uncertain — leaving her future hanging in the balance.

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Jane’s Fight

Jane, a widowed mother of two, must often choose between feeding her children and buying her ARVs. Funding cuts have made survival an impossible trade-off.

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Peter’s Road

Peter, a truck driver, relies on PrEP at roadside clinics to protect himself and his family. Now, with dwindling supply, countless breadwinners like him face renewed risk of HIV.

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How You Can Help

There are many ways to bring hope and healing to those who need it most.

Donate Medicine

Help supply essential HIV drugs and medical kits to struggling families.

Give Financial Support

Your contributions keep children in school and provide access to vital care.

Volunteer

Join our community outreach programs and share skills, care, and compassion.

Spread Awareness

Help fight stigma by educating others and sharing real stories of courage.

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