US cash cuts leave sex workers high and dry

The WHO said in a statement that most of the outreach services to these populations was supported by US funding.

by JOHN MUCHANGI

News03 March 2025 - 04:58

In Summary

In Kenya, HIV prevalence among these key populations is significantly higher than the general population, according to the Kenya HIV Modes Of Transmission Study Report, 2024.
The prevalence stands at about 29.3 per cent for FSW and 18.2 per cent for MSM and PWID, while the national average is considerably lower at around 3.3 per cent.

HIV services for sex workers, gay men and people who inject drugs are the most affected by the US’s withdrawal of funding, the World Health Organization says.

In Kenya, HIV prevalence among these key populations is significantly higher than the general population, according to the Kenya HIV Modes Of Transmission Study Report, 2024.

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