The rapidly evolving COVID-19 epidemic in Kenya rapidly approaching 1,000 confirmed cases in close to half the counties, confirms that community transmission is now firmly established. Kenya must be prepared for another 18 to 24 months of significant COVID-19 activity. This will reserve deployment of majority healthcare workers to their core mandate of maintaining essential services. To cope with expected surge in cases, counties should ensure dedicated COVID-19 treatment facilities are equipped with adequate capacity including well equipped ICU wards. Medical waste management should be improved to ensure proper management of waste generated from the care of COVID-19 clients.

Source: The Star May 29, 2020 11:15 UTC