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HIV self-testing uptake soars among Kenyan men

Men lead the charge in HIV self-testing services in Kenya. [Standard, File]

The Ministry of Health has witnessed a surge in demand for HIV self-testing services (HIVST) among men.

Since the adoption of this service in 2018, there has been a notable increase in the number of men accessing testing services.

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