Mosiria Wants Probe Into Viral HIV Exposure Claims And Panadol Testing Myth

Nairobi County’s Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service, Geoffrey Mosiria, has asked authorities to investigate allegations that a woman knowingly exposed others to HIV, saying the claims aired in a circulating video should be treated seriously rather than dismissed.

He spoke on Monday, October 19, 2026, amid public discussion of the video, whose contents have not been independently verified. The woman’s identity and the specific circumstances of the alleged exposure have not been established.

Mosiria said the allegations raise health and safety concerns that warrant a thorough examination. At the same time, he cautioned that any response should be guided by evidence and the law, not by unverified claims.

The chief officer also called on health authorities to look into a separate claim circulating alongside the video — that a person living with HIV could test negative after taking Panadol. He questioned whether there is any scientific basis for that assertion.

Medical guidance is clear that Panadol is not an HIV treatment and does not eliminate the virus or cause a person to test negative. HIV testing should be carried out through approved methods, while antiretroviral medicines are used to manage the virus.

Mosiria advised anyone concerned about their status to seek advice from qualified healthcare professionals and accredited testing facilities.

He also addressed sexual behaviour, encouraging informed decisions made without pressure. He urged sexually active people to practise safe sex, use protection and test for HIV regularly.

The chief officer stressed honesty, respect and responsibility in sexual relationships, and warned against exposing others to health risks through deception.

His remarks came as the public was urged to verify claims before sharing them online. No investigation had been confirmed by the time he spoke, and no legal action had been publicly reported.

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