Kisumu Central MP Joshua Oron said the Triple Threat continues to threaten the health, education and future prospects of young people countywide.

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NAIROBI, Kenya, June 12 — Leaders in Kisumu have intensified efforts to tackle rising cases of new HIV infections, teenage pregnancies and gender-based violence among young people, with Community Health Promoters (CHPs) identified as critical frontline agents in the campaign.

Speaking during a sensitization forum for CHPs at Grace Onyango Social Hall in Kisumu on Friday, Kisumu Central MP Joshua Oron said the three issues—collectively known as the “Triple Threat”—continue to threaten the health, education and future prospects of young people across the county.

Oron noted that Kisumu remains disproportionately affected by the three challenges and called for a coordinated response involving government agencies, healthcare workers, community leaders, religious institutions and families.

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“New HIV infections remain significantly higher in Kisumu and the wider region compared to many other parts of the country,” he said.

“Gender-based violence continues to affect communities, while teenage pregnancies are disrupting the lives and futures of many young people.”

The forum was organized in partnership with the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC), which is leading interventions aimed at reducing new HIV infections, teenage pregnancies and sexual and gender-based violence among adolescents and young people.

NSDCC officer Stephen Oyugi said the government was working closely with county administrations, religious leaders, opinion leaders and community gatekeepers to address what he described as a growing social and public health challenge.

“The triple threat interferes with the education of our young people and undermines government efforts to achieve full transition and retention within the education system,” Oyugi said.

According to Oyugi, Kisumu continues to record one of the highest HIV prevalence rates in the country, at slightly above 11 percent.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya