These measures however are causing more harm than good by compromising regular healthcare services, which have become the unforeseen collateral damage. SEE ALSO: The repercussions of Covid-19 fightAnne (not her real name), from Mathare North, was filled with joy and eagerly prepared to welcome her first-born baby. SEE ALSO: Why Uhuru is cracking whip amid coronavirusSome of the women fear accessing hospitals or being caught up in the presidential dusk to dawn curfew. According to Dr Sylvan Juma, a gynecologist, about 18 women have so far died out of pregnancy-related conditions during this Covid-19 pandemic in one hospital in the country. Patients seeking non-emergency surgeries are also living in agony following a directive by the Ministry of Health to hospitals to halt these surgeries, as preparedness measure for the Covid-19 pandemic.

Source: Standard Digital May 31, 2020 21:36 UTC