2021-02-10 16:05:42 GMT2021-02-11 00:05:42(Beijing Time) Xinhua English
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NAIROBI, Feb. 10 (Xinhua) Kenya has reactivated COVID-19 surveillance systems at the country s main ports of entry to help detect highly contagious strains that have been reported in several African countries.
The Ministry of Health officials said that border counties were on high alert as the threat of a mutated version of coronavirus spreading in the country grew significantly.
Patrick Amoth, acting director-general in the Ministry of Health, said the risk of community transmission of new COVID-19 strains remained high hence the decision to raise alert levels at county level.
Healthcare services provider Columbia Africa has launched its second medical facility in the Lavington area of Nairobi Kenya, after its inaugural outlet in 2016 in Parklands as part of its growth strategy to tap into the growing demand for quality and affordable medical services aimed at the Kenyan Residents.
Dr. John Tole, Columbia Africa Medical Advisor and Paediatrician, said the new outpatient facility which is an investment of Columbia Pacific Management Inc. will offer an array of Medical Services such as Doctors consultation, Family Medicine, Mother and Child Care, Dental, Optical and other Specialist Clinics.
“This center offers contemporary Endoscopy Unit for Upper GI Endoscopy and Colonoscopies at a reasonable cost. We will focus on both Preventive and Executive Health Checks that are comprehensive and scientifically designed, based on one’s age and gender at very affordable prices, all under one roof”, Dr. Tole explained
East & Horn of Africa COVID-19 Situation Report - #41, 27 January 2021 Update
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EHoA SITUATION OVERVIEW
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact on many more people in the East & Horn of Africa. Migrants, including Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), are among some of the world’s most vulnerable communities likely to be affected by the disease. Migrant groups and communities are more likely to be exposed to the conditions and circumstances in which COVID-19 spreads, which includes living in poorer and makeshift conditions, or overcrowded settings. Migrant groups are also less likely to have access to medical care and hygiene, and access to COVID-19 preventative measures such as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and COVID-19 vaccines.
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Mercy Asamba |
February 1st 2021 at 11:55:14 GMT +0300
Nairobi residents will from Wednesday experience an interruption of water supply, specifically those customers who are served by Kabete Water Works.
According to the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company, the interruption will start on February 3 at 6 am to February 4 at 6 am.
Areas to be affected include will be Riruta, Kawangware, Dagoretti Corner, Ngando, Kilimani, City mortuary, Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi hospital, Coptic hospital, State House, Department of Defense headquarters, Lavington, Kileleshwa, Kibera and Forces Memorial Hospital.
Others include: Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), Golf Course Estate, Kenyatta Market, Karen, areas along Gatanga Road, Lang’ata Estates, Makadara, KWS, St Mary’s Hospital, Strathmore University, Wilson Airport, among others.