Distribution of PPEs worth Sh.200 million is currently on-going to safeguard the safety of nurses and other healthcare professionals at the forefront of the COVID-19 war. NNAK’s President Mr. Alfred Abengo revealed this while speaking on the preparedness to counter the rising cases of COVID-19 among healthcare workers. “As of now, we have jointly been able to procure PPEs worth Sh.200 million which we are currently distributing to our health workers and nurses across the country,” Abengo said. He indicated that this exercise is among the association’s three priority measures to safeguard healthcare workers which include proper training and provision of psychosocial support. “We urge the government to provide necessary protective gear and training to health professionals for this is critical in offering health services to Kenyans.

Source: The Star July 19, 2020 11:03 UTC