The Health ministry, Kenya Cardiac Society and the NCD Alliance of Kenya want continuity in access to essential health services during ongoing coronavirus pandemic. According to the Kenya Stepwise survey for NCDs, these diseases contribute over 50 per cent of inpatient admissions and 40 per cent of hospital mortality. The negative consequences of this have a greater impact among people living with NCDs who need long-term follow up and medication. Kenya Cardiac Society president Dr Bernard Gitura emphasised the importance of continuing to seek essential health services during the Covid-19 pandemic. “In addition, they should not hesitate to seek health services in case of emergencies or if they develop symptoms while at home.

Source: The Star May 31, 2020 06:22 UTC