How are malaria, diarrhoea and HIV medically linked?

Malaria and diarrhoeal diseases are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in Kenya, and are of particular concern amongst HIV positive individuals. Addressing these three diseases together through mass HIV counselling and testing, and promoting the use of PermaNet® long-lasting insecticide-treated bed nets (LLINs), LifeStraw® water purifiers, condoms and educational materials, has the potential to reduce episodes of malaria, diarrhoea and sexually-transmitted diseases. Ultimately, this may also delay disease progression in HIV positive individuals residing in areas where both malaria and diarrhoea are endemic. By delaying the progression of HIV disease and the need for ART, these interventions can potentially result in cost savings for health programs in Kenya and beyond.