Relief as Kisumu County employs 250 health workersGovernor Peter NyongoThe Kisumu County government has employed 250 health workers in efforts to boost capacity to fight Covid-19.Chief Officer for Health and Sanitation Joseph Okweso said the first batch of 175 health workers reported last Monday. They include nurses, clinical officers, laboratory technologists, pharmaceutical technologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and radiographers. Dr Okweso added that the second batch of 75 health workers are expected to report on Monday. SEE ALSO: Kisumu Day, Sinyolo Girls run riot in county games“We are bringing in new staff to help fight the virus in case the county records any cases. Read Now »Initially, the county had 250 doctors, 1,199 nurses and 159 clinical officers working in 123 public hospitals.

Source: Standard Digital May 02, 2020 13:07 UTC