Kenya Steps Up Blood Disorder Care As Thousands With Hemophilia Remain Untreated

Nairobi Kenya — Kenya has approximately 5,500 people living with hemophilia, though only about 940 are currently receiving care, according to Harry Kimtai, the Principal Secretary of the State Department for Medical Services.

Kimtai attributes this gap to low awareness, limited access to treatment, and a lack of resources to detect and manage the condition effectively.

Speaking at the East Africa Blood Disorders Leadership Forum, Kimtai highlighted the high prevalence of sickle cell disease in…