This archive report was first published on 26 April 2020.
Kenya has made significant strides in its fight against COVID-19, with the number of recoveries surpassing the 100 mark. As of April 26, 2020, a total of 106 patients had been discharged from hospitals, bringing the global recovery rate to 828 people.
Health Chief Administrative Secretary Rashid Aman attributed the high rate of recoveries to the commitment of healthcare workers, who have been at the forefront of the fight against the virus. "From the bottom of our hearts, we want to thank our medical and health workers for the role they have played in this fight. They remain our frontline soldiers without whom fighting this war would be extremely difficult, if not impossible," he said during a news conference.
However, Aman emphasized that the input of healthcare workers alone could not guarantee success, and urged Kenyans to continue observing the regulations provided by the government to break the cycle of infections. "Even as we celebrate these achievements, we cannot afford to become complacent and lower our guards. We must stay focused and maintain the course," he said.
He also challenged Governors to enhance communication on the need for proper nutrition, a key factor in defeating the virus, which had killed 204,000 people globally by April 26. "These guidelines give recommendations of the foods we should consume to remain healthy, and therefore, I urge the County Governments to make use of the guidelines to disseminate the information to the communities," he said.
