This archive report was first published on 20 May 2020.
On May 20, 2020, Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi announced plans to conduct free Covid-19 tests on their inpatients.
The hospital aims to provide a safe environment for both staff and patients by conducting these tests.
According to a statement, the hospital said, "This will enable us determine the best approach to care for our patients, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during their stay in the hospital, hence enhance the safety of patients and caregivers."
As part of its measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus, the hospital has been screening all patients who visit the facility.
Other safety measures include requiring all individuals who enter the facility to wear face masks and sanitize their hands.
The hospital has also installed plexi glass in areas where patients are registered.
Kenya has recorded over 950 cases of Covid-19.
