81 Kenyan Health Workers Infected with COVID-19

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81 Kenyan Health Workers Infected with COVID-19

The Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists and Dentists' Union notes that the infection of health workers with COVID-19 is on the rise.

According to KMPDU latest report on occupational safety and health, a total of 81 health workers have been reported to be infected with the disease. 

60% of health worker infections are workplace related i.e. quarantine sites and contact with Covid-19 patients. 

The statistics are: Mombasa (41) and Nairobi (32) the highest number of healthcare workers affected.

Kiambu has 4. Kitui, Machakos, Laikipia and Kajiado have 1 reported each. This highlights the need for continuous provision of adequate and quality personal proctective equipment (PPE).

The acting secretary general, Dr. Chibanzi Mwachonda in a statement thanked the Kenya Covid-19 Fund board for prioritizing procurement of PPEs to protect our health practitioners.

However, he urged all the two levels of government to equally prioritize and provide PPEs to health workers.

Source: KMPDU





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