More than 50,000 frontline healthcare workers dealing with coronavirus patients will receive training on case management, application and use of Personal Protective Equipment and on psychosocial support. The year-long intervention will ensure that healthcare workers across the country are well equipped to serve in the frontlines during the Covid-19 pandemic. The initiative has been financed by the Kenya Covid-19 Fund and Equity Group Foundation at a cost of Sh85 million. Kenya Medical Association will implement the programme together with the National Nurses Association of Kenya, Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists’ Union and the Kenya Psychiatric Association & Clinical Psychologists’ Association of Kenya. Other Associations that are part of this initiative include the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya, Kenya Clinical Officers’ Association, Kenya Pharmaceutical Association and other healthcare professional associations.

Source: The Star June 20, 2020 12:55 UTC