Blog / Rights Based HIV Prevention and Mitigation for Kenyan Prisons
Rights Based HIV Prevention and Mitigation for Kenyan Prisons Implemented in 2010 to 2014, with support from DFID. The purpose of the project was to reduce HIV/AIDS incidences within prisoners and for those who are living with HIV/AIDS and improve access to quality care, support, services and improved conditions while and mitigating the socio-economic impact of HIV and AIDS in line with Kenya National HIV/AIDS Strategic Plan. The project was implemented in 28 prison facilities in 8 counties targeting prisoners, prison staff and the prison community. The project contributed to a reduction of the spread of HIV, improve the quality of life of those infected and affected within the Kenya prisons.