Senior officials said the government has prioritized investments in nutrition programs as part of national HIV/AIDS response strategy.
"Nutrition plays a critical role in HIV treatment adherence, wellness and health outcomes of people living with this condition. It boosts the immune system and is a safeguard against opportunistic infections," Khadijah Kassachoon, the ministry’s principal secretary, said.
The ministry and partners developed nutrition guidelines to boost HIV/AIDS management in the country.
Kassachoon said provision of micro-nutrients to people living with AIDS will be scaled up in high burden counties.
By Ruchi Singh
reporter
Park Sae-jin
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