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Kenya hit by biting shortage of gloves

Medical gloves are disposable gloves used during medical examinations and procedures to help prevent cross-contamination between caregivers and patients. [File, Standard]

Kenya is grappling with an acute shortage of gloves for hospital use due to a global shortage.

Despite high demand, the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (Kemsa) stores are also dry and many counties are depending on stock supplied by donors.

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