COVID-19 exposes weaknesses in Kenya's healthcare system. And what can be done: A nurse participates in the drill to test their system capabilities for the COVID-19 coronavirus mass patients influx at the Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi. There are reports that Kenya’s hospital beds are filling up because of a surge in COVID-19 patients. This highlights concerns since … [Read more...] about COVID-19 exposes weaknesses in Kenya’s healthcare system. And what can be done | The Conversation
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Do Kenya’s camel handlers face a threat from MERS? What we found | The Conversation
Do Kenya's camel handlers face a threat from MERS? What we found: A camel herder in Kenya. TONY KARUMBA/AFP via Getty ImagesIn Kenya, camels are a very popular animal to keep as livestock. There’s value in their meat and milkproducts and as a result, there are now over three million camels in the country. But there is a danger that the people who come into contact with camels, … [Read more...] about Do Kenya’s camel handlers face a threat from MERS? What we found | The Conversation
Explainer: Kenya’s struggle with the neglected tropical disease myiasis | The Conversation
Explainer: Kenya's struggle with the neglected tropical disease myiasis: Myiasis is an infestation of organs and tissue caused by the larvae of flies. ShutterstockSince mid-2019, the people of Murang’a County in Kenya have experienced what they call “a mysterious worm infection” which causes their skin to itch and then swell, resulting in oozing boil-like wounds. This … [Read more...] about Explainer: Kenya’s struggle with the neglected tropical disease myiasis | The Conversation
Kenya’s slums are a haven for viruses: here’s what we know | The Conversation
Kenya's slums are a haven for viruses: here's what we know: One of Nairobi's low-income areas Alex Pix/ShutterstockAs the new coronavirus spreads in African countries, a big source of concern is how it will spread and affect those that live in congested low-income areas. Moina Spooner from The Conversation Africa asked Eric Fèvre about how viruses spread in Kenya’s … [Read more...] about Kenya’s slums are a haven for viruses: here’s what we know | The Conversation
Not just farmers: understanding rural aspirations is key to Kenya’s future | The Conversation
Not just farmers: understanding rural aspirations is key to Kenya's future: Most households didn't want their future generations to become farmers DIVatUSAID/FlickrAbout 8.3 million people living in Kenya’s rural areas farm to feed themselves. They typically have just a few acres of land and depend on rain to grow their crops. This makes them extremely vulnerable to changes … [Read more...] about Not just farmers: understanding rural aspirations is key to Kenya’s future | The Conversation
