This archive report was first published on 10 July 2020.
July 10, 2020
Kenyan doctor Adisa Lugaliki has succumbed to COVID-19, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and professionalism in the medical profession.
Dr. Lugaliki, an Obstetrician & Gynaecologist at The Nairobi South Hospital, was remembered by her colleagues as a hardworking and compassionate doctor who still had so much to offer.
"We have lost one of our own as a doctors' fraternity to Covid-19. A young doctor with so much to offer," tweeted Dr. Mercy Korir, a colleague of Dr. Lugaliki.
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union also sent a condolence message to the family of Dr. Lugaliki, praising her as a hard-working obstetrician/gynecologist, mother, friend, and colleague.
As the country continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, health workers like Dr. Lugaliki have been at the forefront of the fight, constantly asking the government to provide enough Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) as they discharge their duties.
On Thursday, the Ministry of Health announced 447 new COVID-19 cases after testing 3,803 samples, bringing the national tally to 8,975. This is the largest number of confirmed cases in a day since the first case was reported in the country.
