Covid-19 test could soon be ticket to admission at public hospitals
A deserted ward at Moi County Referral Hospital in Voi, Taita Taveta County. Hospitals like Aga Khan have already started testing of inpatients for free.
Article Author: Covid-19 test could soon be ticket to admission at public hospitals
Media Source: Daily Nation (Kenya)
Date: 11 May 2020
In Kenya, people may soon be required to undergo a Covid-19 test to secure a bed in a public hospital as the number of cases rises to 700. Hospitals like Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) have already started testing of inpatients for free as confirmed by Dr Majid Twahir, Associate Dean for clinical affairs and Chief of staff at AKUH.