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.