This archive report was first published on 22 June 2020.
June 22, 2020 - Kenya has embarked on a massive effort to combat the spread of COVID-19 by deploying 59,000 trained health care volunteers across the country.
According to Health Chief Administrative Secretary Dr. Mercy Mwangangi, the volunteers have been deployed in all 47 counties to start sensitizing locals on home-based care for COVID-19 patients.
So far, the ministry has reached up to 12 million households, with the goal of strengthening community engagement structures in the counties.
"Our renewed focus will involve strengthening community engagement structures in the counties particularly now that we are dealing with the community spread of the virus," Dr. Mwangangi said.
At least 600 asymptomatic patients had been discharged by Monday for home-based care, with the ministry working closely with caregivers at home to ensure that the system is practical and follows all the coronavirus containment measures outlined by the government.
"This approach will ensure that correct information reaches households to demystify myths and misconceptions on COVID-19," Dr. Mwangangi said.
By June 22, Kenya had recorded 4,797 positive cases spread out in 40 counties across the country with 125 fatalities.
59 new positive cases were announced by Dr. Mwangangi on Monday, distributed in 7 Counties: Nairobi, (28), Mombasa, (21), Kilifi, (3), Kiambu, (2), Machakos, (2) Kisii, Bungoma and Uasin Gishu have one (1) case each.
