Kenya Society of Microbiology (KSM)

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[Rodgers Kipembe Mpuru @RodgersKipembe]

Let's engage. Which questions would you like me to answer during Q & A interaction?

[Kenya Society of Microbiology (KSM) @KSM_kenya]

CS kagwe, just pay these guys already. It's been a tough year @MOH_Kenya

[Kenya Society of Microbiology (KSM) @KSM_kenya]

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[Kenya Society of Microbiology (KSM) @KSM_kenya]

TODAY, 1611 samples tested for covid-19 of which 28 are positive.

24 Kenyans
4 foreigners from Tanzania

Total covid-19 cases at 649

5 additional recoveries

Unfortunately, 1 more patient has succumbed to covid-19, our total death toll is now at 30.

[Ministry of Health @MOH_Kenya]

Risk communication is an essential part of COVID-19 preparedness and response plans. Today the Chief Administrative Secretary for Health, Dr. Mercy Mwangangi Chaired a COVID-19 strategy meeting to maintain a constant stream of information to the public.
#KomeshaCorona

[Ministry of Health @MOH_Kenya]

#COVID19 Recovery Testimonial

“ Surviving Coronavirus 🦠 disease doesn't just mean enduring a physical battle, but often a psychological and emotional one.

Let’s STOP the Social STIGMA “

Mr. Salvador Agina

#KomeshaCorona

[FEMS @FEMSmicro]

The Institute for Biodiversity of the Johann Heinrich von Thünen Institute, Braunschweig (Germany), is seeking a Microbiologist (3 years) with expertise in analysing evolution and dynamics of microbiomes.

Check out the #FEMSOpportunitiesBoard for details: https://t.co/n6ylkT6eoG

[Kenya Society of Microbiology (KSM) @KSM_kenya]

Uganda has confirmed 4 new COVID-19 cases out of 1,578 samples tested on Sunday 26th April. All patients are Tanzanian truck drivers who arrived via Mutukula border, @MinofHealthUG says. 411 samples from communities tested. Uganda’s Cases: 79, Deaths 0

[Dr. John Njenga Karugia PhD. @johnnjenga]

Dear CS Mutahi Kagwe

What did you study? For what? How is your education helping Kenya currently? If anything, a scientist should replace you with immediate effect. How do you fire a KEMRI virologist in the middle of covid19 pandemic? Are you absolutely crazy? @StateHouseKenya

[Prof. Alfred Omenya @aomenya]

I am appalled by Mutahi Kagwe's sacking of the lead researcher at KEMRI for "delaying to deliver Covid-19 test results". It is time politicians appreciated the many years of study + the hard work our researchers do with very limited support. Brute force can't replace this. SHAME!

[Kenya Society of Microbiology (KSM) @KSM_kenya]

According to reliable sources, KEMRI has received zero funding on #Covid_19Ke . The most reliable research centre, opting to use what was availble, and has so far managed over 6000 tests that hon. Mutahi Kagwe sings to us everyday. where is the 40B dissapearing to?

[Kenya Society of Microbiology (KSM) @KSM_kenya]

why had the lead scientists have to release the results without the full procedures? Hon. mutahi should know in science, you don`t deviate from the SOPs.

[Kawangware Finest ™ - Geoffrey Moturi @cbs_ke]

After all this time more than a month, the KEMRI scientist has been work hard for the best of our country, but CS Mutahi Kagwe has decided otherwise! Why sack him on the basis of delaying Covid19 results release! You Cannot Recall a Commander in the midst of the Battle!
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[Kenya Society of Microbiology (KSM) @KSM_kenya]

And its unaceptable for @kmttlb to lock out biomed n` biological science graduates from workin in the medical setup when they have equivalent skills with the medical lab technologists, but with an upper hand. we need an incusive approach to harnessing this skilled labor force

[The Raila Odinga Amolo Foundation @RailaOdinga]

With Covid-19, one person left to own devices is too much for everyone. We attempted Universal Health Care under the NARC and the grand coalition governments. But “tenderpreneurs” ganged up against it. 3/7

[Kenya Society of Microbiology (KSM) @KSM_kenya]

we have always advocated for recognition and funding of biological and biomedical science based graduates into our healthcare system to bridge the gap. But the government seems to be quite unresponsive on this.Lets hope #Covid_19Ke will be an eye opener.

[The Raila Odinga Amolo Foundation @RailaOdinga]

Covid-19 has badly exposed our deficient healthcare infrastructure, indicating that we have only concentrated on prevention and cure. 1/7

[Kenya Society of Microbiology (KSM) @KSM_kenya]

The government has always given the back to the real people fighting #Covid_19Ke . The sacking of the KEMRI chief by Hon. Mutahi Kagwe says it all. Anyway, there is still much to be unraveled. But this act is uncalled for. @MOH_Kenya @WHOKenya

[Kenya Society of Microbiology (KSM) @KSM_kenya]

Cessation of movement into and out of the Nairobi Metropolitan Area and the Counties of Kilifi, Kwale and Mombasa that is currently in force has been extended for a further containment period of 21 days

#KomeshaCorona

[Kenya Society of Microbiology (KSM) @KSM_kenya]

Ramadan kareem #ramadankareem #RamadanMubarak

[Kenya Society of Microbiology (KSM) @KSM_kenya]

provide more info about the launch. nice progress on the malaria reduction rates.

[Ministry of Health @MOH_Kenya]

In Kenya malaria has declined from 30 percent in 2010 to 19 percent in 2019.

This year @MOH_Kenya plans to launch the larval source management intervention targeting the 8 high burden counties around Lake Victoria.
#KomeshaCorona
#WorldMalariaDayKe
@WHOKenya
@KEMRI_Kenya

[WHO Kenya @WHOKenya]

April 25, 2020. It is World Malaria Day. Prevention, detection and treatment are essential in reducing case incidence and death rates

[Kenya Society of Microbiology (KSM) @KSM_kenya]

if we invest much in research for better health, we will get to close to zero transmissions. #WorldMalariaDay #WorldMalariaDayKe #KomeshaCorona #ZeroMalariaStartsWithMe . so far no funds has been set aside for scientific research in #COVID19KE .

[Ministry of Health @MOH_Kenya]

Malaria transmission in Kenya occurs in most areas with a varied disease burden across the country and everyone is at risk of getting malaria especially children below five years and pregnant women. #WorldMalariaDayKe #ZeroMalariaStartWithMe
#KomeshaCorona