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"MoH Boosts Oxygen Access with New Equipment Following Nationwide Distribution"
The Ministry of Health in Kenya has enhanced oxygen access through a new distribution of equipment funded by The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, crucial for improving health care.
- Oxygen accessories, including 470 multiparameter patient monitors and 10,000 wall outlet flowmeters, were distributed to strengthen the health system in Kenya.
- This initiative follows the prior distribution of 20,620 gas cylinder units, significantly improving oxygen therapy accessibility in healthcare facilities across the nation.
- Aden Duale, the Cabinet secretary, emphasized the importance of this project under the Global Fund COVID-19 Response Mechanism in bolstering Kenyas health system resilience.
Why It Matters
This development is pivotal as it enhances the capacity for oxygen therapy in the healthcare system, directly impacting patient care and management during health crises like COVID-19.