Machakos county First Lady Lillian Ng'ang'a was joined on Friday at HOREC Children's Home by officials from the Ministry of Health, National Aids Control Council (NACC), International Centre for AIDS Prevention (ICAP) and other partners in launching the county's HIV/AIDS Strategic Plan.

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According to Lillian Ng'ang'a, the strategic plan looks to provide a clear road map and guidelines in integrating resources for the deterrence of the spread of the virus.

"The plan provides policies and a strategic framework to mobilise and coordinate resources for the prevention of HIV transmission," she said. 

"The County Government will continue to work with all partners to ensure we gradually reduce the HIV transmission rates in the County," she added.