NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya has launched a new five-year framework to guide the national response to HIV and related health challenges, with the government seeking stronger service integration, improved coordination, and greater accountability across the health sector.
Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale launched the Kenya AIDS Integration Strategic Framework (KAISF) 2025–2030 alongside 47 County Syndemic Operational Plans during the 2026 Joint Annual Programme Review convened by the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council.
The new framework provides a roadmap for addressing HIV alongside other interconnected health conditions, including tuberculosis, sexually transmitted infections, viral hepatitis, non-communicable diseases, and mental health disorders.
The launch was held under the theme “Strengthening Evidence-Based, Multisectoral Action for Impact” and brought together national and county government officials, development partners, civil society organisations, community representatives, and health experts.
CS Duale said Kenya had recorded progress in reducing new HIV infections, lowering AIDS-related deaths, and improving treatment outcomes. However, he warned that sustaining these gains would require continued investment and a people-centred approach.
“Kenya has made considerable progress in the HIV response, but we must sustain these achievements while focusing on populations that continue to face disproportionate risks, including children, adolescents, and young people,” Duale said.
The 47 County Syndemic Operational Plans are expected to translate national priorities into county-specific interventions, strengthening the role of devolved governments in delivering accessible and equitable healthcare services.
The framework builds on the previous Kenya AIDS Strategic Framework II and aligns with the country’s broader goal of achieving sustainable HIV control beyond 2030.
According to the Ministry of Health, KAISF 2025–2030 was developed through consultations involving county governments, development partners, and community stakeholders. It seeks to reduce fragmentation by integrating HIV services with broader health programmes.
The government said changing disease patterns, population dynamics, and evolving global health financing trends require stronger health systems capable of responding to multiple challenges simultaneously.
Duale linked the strategy to ongoing reforms under Universal Health Coverage (UHC), Primary Health Care, and community health systems, saying these measures are aimed at improving access and ensuring long-term sustainability.
He also announced that the transition of UHC staff to permanent and pensionable terms will begin in July 2026 after the government allocated Sh8.9 billion to support the process following a directive by President William Ruto.
The Cabinet Secretary called for continued collaboration between national and county governments, communities, development partners, and other stakeholders to maintain progress towards ending HIV as a public health threat.
The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr Ouma Oluga, Director of Family Health Dr Bashir Issak, Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka, NSDCC Chairperson Ahmed Abass, and Chief Executive Officer Douglas Bosire, among other health sector leaders.
