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Covid-19 has adversely affected the youth, AMREF says

Covid-19 has adversely affected the mental and socioeconomic well-being of young Kenyans, a survey by AMREF Health Africa reports.

The survey, which was conducted by AMREF Health Africa between April 30 and May 5 across all the 47 counties, in alliance with the Ministry of Health, Population Council and Youth in Action, indicates that the effects of Covid-19, such as loss of jobs, have heightened stress levels among young people, worsening their mental and health well-being.

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