Health CS, Kagwe, lauds Embu on COVID-19 preparedness

Health Cabinet Secretary lauds Embu on COVID-19 preparedness

Health CS Mutahi Kagwe (left) and Governor Martin Wambora address the press on Covid-19 from Embu County on 18 July 2020. PHOTO: Martin Fundi

Health Cabinet Secretary, Mutahi Kagwe, has lauded efforts and preparedness put in place by Embu County Government in the fight against infection and spread of Covid-19. 

While addressing the nation at Embu level 5 hospital, CS Kagwe recognized Embu County for remaining infection-free even as cases in other parts of the country rise day by day.

Governor Wambora and CS Kagwe inspect ICU beds installed at Embu level 5 hospital as part of Covid-19 preparedness. PHOTO: Martin Fundi.

While urging the people to keep up the good record, the CS urged residents to keep safe by minding the health of each other. 

"You save me, I save you", the CS said this is a new slogan all Kenyans should follow. 

He advised the public to continue paying keen interest in observing set directives to curb the spread of the pandemic.

Both the Cabinet Secretary and the Governor, and all those in their company observed social distance during the courtesy call before the Presser. PHOTO: Martin Fundi.

The Cabinet Secretary donated assorted Personal Protection Equipment to Embu County among them ventilators and patient monitors. 

Embu County Governor Martin Wambora said the county is putting all measures in place to ensure that Embu does not register any Coronavirus case.