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Covid-19: Kenya's Healthcare System on the Brink

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 5 June 2020.

On June 5, 2020, Kenya's healthcare system was on the brink of collapse as the number of Covid-19 infections continued to rise.

According to a video report, several patients were left waiting to be picked up by health officials, highlighting the strain on the system.

The government had been anticipating the surge in cases and was taking measures to prepare for the anticipated strain on healthcare facilities.

However, the situation on the ground seemed to be far from ideal, with patients waiting for hours to be attended to.

The video report, published on June 5, 2020, showed the dire situation in Kenya's healthcare system.

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