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Out of date cultures expose us to danger

Isolated incidents in the past few days point to how cultural orientation and beliefs impede the fight against Covid-19.

First off was the saga of elders exorcising the demons of coronavirus through cultural rituals. Second, under the veil of the curfew, it is reported that the proscribed cultural rite of female circumcision is in full bloom in Samburu. This, despite the obvious dangers.

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