Journal of Infectious Diseases and Diagnosis

Department of Pathology, Maseno University, Private Bag, Maseno, Kenya

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• Research Article   
  Linking Private Health Sector to Public COVID-19 Response in Kisumu, Kenya: Lessons Learnt
  Author(s): Rinke de Wit TF
  
  Background: COVID-19 is overwhelming health systems universally. Increased capacity to combat the epidemic is important, while continuing regular healthcare services. This paper describes an innovative Public Private Partnership (PPP) against COVID-19 that from the onset of the epidemic was established in Kisumu County, Western Kenya. Methods: An explanatory research design was used. Qualitative in-depth interviews (n=49) were conducted with purposively selected participants including patients, health workers, and policy makers. Thematic analysis was undertaken on interview transcripts and triangulation was performed. Results: The PPP hinged through the provision of central diagnostic COVID-19 services through a parastatal institute (KEMRI). Complementary tasks were divided between Kisumu Department of H.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2576-389X.22.07.173

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