Summary Report
Accessed: 19.10.2019
                                                            
                         
                     
                                                        
                        
                        
                            
                            
                                                                The  National  AIDS  Control  Council  (NACC) continues  to  strengthen  partnerships  with  all stakeholders in the response to HIV and AIDS in Kenya. While recognizing that there is no single preventive approach to reverse the spread of HIV, the faith sector comprising of Faith Communities (FCs) a...nd Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs) have demonstrated  sustained  motivation  and  moral authority with resources and outreach capability to significantly reduce new HIV infections. In addition, they have the power to influence policy changes to address societal, cultural and structural factors that impede individuals’ capacity to prevent HIV infection.  According to Kenya Demographic Health Survey (2014), over 97% of the Kenya population was  reported  to  ascribe  to  religious  affiliation.
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                                                                A Meand to enhancing HIV prevention in key populations. This document  has been developed out of the increasing need to set up standards and procedures to prevent   and respond to violence against key populations.
                                                            
                         
                     
                                                        
                        
                        
                            
                            
                                                                The National AIDS Control Council recognizes the growing, organized and progressive inter-faith religious voice in the spheres of governance and development in Kenya. Across the country, the Faith Sector has been  involved  in  HIV  prevention,  treatment,  care  and  support  to  programmes towards... the HIV response.On behalf of the board and the NACC family, I want to thank the Faith Sector  Working  Group  (FSWG)  and  the  Faith  Religious  Leaders  for  their contribution in HIV prevention by recognizing their comparative advantage in moulding behaviors among the various populations. We pride in your ability of being able to reach millions of Kenyans at any given  time.  This  is  the  more  reason  why  NACC  wishes  to  sincerely  thank you for working closely with us on the HIV response.We appreciate the Faith Sector support to the provision of HIV and health care services provision which has facilitated access to health services even in the remotest parts our country. The role played by the Religious Leaders in addressing stigma and discrimination as the greatest barrier to access of HIV and Health services by PLHIV and other vulnerable populations is well acknowledged.Finally,  our  gratitude  goes  to  the  theologians  who  participated  in  the  development  of  the  Faith  Sector  HIV  messages  booklet,  which  provides a tool to facilitate the Religious Leaders with knowledge to address the gaps in the HIV response among the congregants.
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