Expression Africa, MSN – CFK Africa Underscores the Importance of Community Engagement in HIV Prevention and Treatment
November 19, 2025
“Fighting HIV requires more than just handing out medication,” added Okoro.
“Fighting HIV requires more than just handing out medication,” added Okoro.
The end of the HIV epidemic has never been closer, yet it still feels distant for many of the world’s most vulnerable. The announcement last month that the drug Lenacapavir would
Okoro says targeting high-risk, low-income communities in the initial rollout will ensure those who have historically faced barriers to treatment are not left behind.
“In our local context, these shots are especially promising for healthcare workers at higher risk of HIV exposure, such as maternity staff who frequently come into contact with blood and bodily fluids.”
“Living and working in Kenya revealed the immense strength and resilience of communities in Kibera.”
“I’m head of an NGO in Kenya. The shutoff of USAID support has been devastating.”
“I believe deeply in cultivating local leadership and equipping individuals with the tools to champion their own needs.”
“The crisis in accessible healthcare services caused by the Kenyan medical workers’ strike has been compounded by major flooding across the country,” said Jeffrey Okoro”
“Kibera is just a small portion of what’s happening in the country,” said Okoro.
“We share the CDC’s vision for global health equity, in which all people have access to quality health services and can attain the highest levels of health, no matter their circumstances.”