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Forum => Kenya Discussion => Topic started by: Gikomba_Hawker on August 01, 2021, 01:19:00 PM

Title: What Kenya needs to do better as it braces for fourth wave of COVID-19
Post by: Gikomba_Hawker on August 01, 2021, 01:19:00 PM

The main gaps are in the capacity of the health system. Oxygen provision is low especially in the public sector. In addition, there are too few intensive care unit beds.

And then there’s the need to ramp up vaccination efforts. Vaccine procurement is limited to the government. In addition, administration is being done by the government distributing – from their limited supplies – to public and selected private facilities. As vaccine supplies increase globally, allowing non-public sector provision would help raise coverage.

In terms of treatment and care, the single most important aspect is oxygen. It is vital to be able to give higher levels of oxygen such as with a high flow nasal canula. These are available in some private facilities but in very short supply in the public facilities.

In the previous surge in March 2021, few of the public hospitals had sufficient oxygen and even private hospitals were running out of supplies. While many of the public hospitals had facilities for generating oxygen, some were not working. This is all exacerbated by delays and high costs for medical equipment and repair parts, often costing double the amounts paid in Europe or North America.

And, finally, Kenyans themselves have a responsibility to take precautions and get vaccinated. They should avoid large gatherings, such as political rallies.

What Kenya needs to do better as it braces for fourth wave of COVID-19
https://theconversation.com/what-kenya-needs-to-do-better-as-it-braces-for-fourth-wave-of-covid-19-165351

Title: Re: What Kenya needs to do better as it braces for fourth wave of COVID-19
Post by: RV Pundit on August 01, 2021, 01:41:38 PM

I think it better to focus on oxygen plants; that is doable; vaccination is going to be hard; unless we get 20 million doses and forces everyone. But we dont even have the doses

Title: Re: What Kenya needs to do better as it braces for fourth wave of COVID-19
Post by: Gikomba_Hawker on August 01, 2021, 02:11:18 PM

All I can say is God help Kenya. I'm very worried about this issue.

Quote from: RV Pundit on August 01, 2021, 01:41:38 PM

I think it better to focus on oxygen plants; that is doable; vaccination is going to be hard; unless we get 20 million doses and forces everyone. But we dont even have the doses