RESPONSE BEDROCKStrong health systems are the bedrock of a robust response to the pandemic. Our challenge is having not faced a pandemic of this magnitude before, unlike West and Central African countries, which had Ebola experience. Closure of major supply routes and destinations meant we had to reflect on our sources of medical supplies and quality of health facilities and workers. As part of their preparedness, health facilities have conducted training for health workers and set up isolation pods. The Centre for Public Health and Development, for instance, and other health stakeholders are facilitating the availability of subsidised oxygen through Hewa Tele.

Source: Daily Nation July 14, 2020 21:00 UTC