New guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health state that the tests will include children with pneumonia, who will be prioritised for the coronavirus test. SEE ALSO: Children to be treated first as ministry lists new guidelinesThe guidelines signed by Health Director General Patrick Amoth covers children services, maternal and reproductive health services, non-communicable diseases, cancer care and respiratory illness, HIV, cardiovascular patients, immunisation services, mental health, persons living with disabilities and surgery. “Children with chronic health conditions such as heart disease, asthma and sickle cell disease should be closely monitored and followed up routinely,” says the ministry. Child health services such as immunisation will continue through this period, while immunisation campaigns will be organised after the pandemic. The ministry noted that persons with underlying health conditions who are at high risk of Covid-19 deaths should continue to access regular medications and essential health services.

Source: Standard Digital May 31, 2020 18:45 UTC