The Crisis & Response Era
1990 - 2010
1999
National Disaster Declaration
President Moi declares HIV/AIDS a national disaster. The National AIDS Control Council (NACC) is established to coordinate a multi-sectoral response.
Parallel Impact
Pre-1999
Stigma/Silence
Limited public awareness and support.
Post-1999
National Mobilization
Massive funding and awareness campaigns.
2003
Free ARV Program Launch
The government begins providing free Antiretroviral (ARV) therapy in public hospitals, dramatically reducing AIDS-related mortality.
2006
Mass Net Distribution
Kenya launches one of the largest Insecticide-Treated Net (ITN) distribution campaigns, significantly cutting malaria cases among children and pregnant women.