Alarm in Kenya as Covid-19 Vaccine Runs Out as Citizens Turn out in Large Number to Receive the Jab

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County public hospitals have run out of Covid-19 vaccines and other essential supplies despite Kenya receiving a new batch of vaccines. This has been brought about by the large number of Kenyans who have turned out to receive the jab after government directive through the Ministry of Health and Public Service CS Kinyua.

The shortage comes at a time the vaccine uptake is rising, and the pandemic continues to take a toll on the region.

Yesterday, hundreds of civil servants and residents who sought vaccination were turned away in various hospitals. Last week, Health Executive John Mwangeka said the county got 3,540 doses for the second phase. In the first case, 6,040 doses of the vaccines were administered to the county staff and security personnel.
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And yesterday, the Assembly Health committee said hundreds of teachers seeking to be vaccinated against Covid-19 were turned away. The Teachers turned out in large number after its employer Teachers Service Commission threated not to avail August Salary for any teacher who does not receive the jab.

Committee’s vice-chairman Stephen Mcharo told Speaker Meshack Maganga that the health sector was facing a crisis.
“Patients, especially those suffering from high blood pressure and diabetes are complaining there are no drugs in health facilities. They are forced to buy the drugs from private facilities which are expensive,” he said.
 

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