Kenya: Blame Medics, Not Counties, for Push-and-Pull Over Virus Exposure - Oparanya

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Kenya: Blame Medics, Not Counties, for Push-and-Pull Over Virus Exposure - Oparanya

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Council of Governors (CoG) on Thursday urged striking health workers to understand prevailing circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and put the lives of Kenyans first at a time medical staff are demanding provision of adequate personal protective equipment to shield themselves against COVID-19.

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