Lack of medics, kits cited for high Covid-19 deaths

World Health Organization Disease Prevention and Control Officer Dr Joyce Onsongo [Antony Gitonga, Standard]

The World Health Organization has cited shortage of medical personnel and equipment as major challenges facing the continent in the fight against the spread of Covid-19.

According to the global body, despite the low figures of infection rates in Africa, case of fatality among critically ill patients admitted in Intensive Care Units was higher compared to Europe.