This archive report was first published on 26 June 2020.
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the need for community awareness and availability of healthcare services in Kenya.
Nairobi Hospital has taken proactive steps to address this need by reopening its outpatient centre at the Southfield Mall in Embakasi on June 29, 2020.
The centre will offer a range of services, including accident and emergency services, outpatient doctors consultations, medical examinations, pharmacy services, laboratory services, x-ray services, ultra sound, travel/routine vaccines, dental services, and specialty clinics.
"We strongly advise persons visiting our facilities to disclose any history of fever and any contact with a person suspected of having COVID-19 to minimize the probability of spreading the virus," said Dr. Allan Pamba, The Nairobi Hospital's CEO.
"Failure to disclose pertinent details puts health workers at risk and delays the implementation of COVID-19 protocols, which can compromise the quality of healthcare and lead to unnecessary deaths," Dr. Pamba added.
