This archive report was first published on 8 July 2020.
As the country experiences a surge in COVID-19 cases, Nairobi Hospital is facing a significant challenge in accommodating the increasing number of patients.
According to hospital CEO Christopher Abeid, as of July 4, the hospital had admitted 164 patients, with 22 requiring intensive care admissions.
The hospital's bed occupancy rate has also increased, from 35% in mid-April to 63% in July.
With the eased restrictions allowing for the free movement of people, the number of COVID-19 cases is expected to rise exponentially, putting further pressure on the hospital's capacity.
Abeid expressed hope that the hospital's partnership with the UN would help establish a new facility to address the capacity issue, which would provide a 150-bed state-of-the-art Coronavirus hospital.
As of Tuesday, July 7, the country had recorded 8,250 positive cases and 164 confirmed fatalities.
