This archive report was first published on 19 July 2020.
On July 19, 2020, M-PESA Foundation handed over Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) worth Ksh 1.5 million to health workers in Machakos County to support the fight against coronavirus.
The PPEs, which include 2000 pieces of N95 masks, 3000 gowns, and 500 eye protectors, will be distributed to various health facilities across the county.
According to Michael Joseph, Chairman of M-PESA Foundation, 'Our health workers are critical in the fight against the spread of COVID-19. The disease is spreading fast across the country, which makes it important to ensure preparedness and protect health workers in all counties.'
As part of their efforts to combat the pandemic, M-PESA Foundation partnered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) to provide personal protective equipment to over 3,000 health workers across 7 counties.
The 7 target counties that will receive the PPEs include Kwale, Machakos, Nairobi, Kilifi, Migori, Kiambu, and Busia. The equipment will be provided at a cost of KES 20 million.
Dr. Alfred Mutua, Governor of Machakos County, expressed gratitude for the support from M-PESA Foundation, stating, 'We believe that this will boost our county's preparedness to protect our health workers as they work round the clock to save the lives of the COVID-19 patients.'
