Let’s stop stigma around Covid-19 to combat the disease effectively

The fear surrounding Covid-19 is palpable and with it has come stigma, a challenge Kenya must grapple with. It is no secret that those who have tested positive for the disease, along with their relatives, have faced untold suffering having being segregated. This is happening even after they are healed and discharged from the hospital.

Research shows that over 95 per cent of people who contract coronavirus recover, with death rates remaining below five per cent. These figures are encouraging, and should nudge Kenyans to start looking at those who have recovered positively.