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Lack of oxygen supply hampers treatment of Covid-19 patients

A man offloads a medical oxygen cylinder at Nakuru Nursing home. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

A 58-year-old teacher experienced shortness of breath and was rushed to Samburu County Hospital for treatment. 

The teacher, who tested positive for Covid-19 last month, was in need of an intensive care unit (ICU) bed for specialised care. But at the facility, there was no oxygen, so she was referred to the Rift Valley Provincial General Hospital (PGH) in Nakuru.

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