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The board delegation returned from its trip to Kenya last fall in good spirits and full of energy. All experiences and indications pointed to the fact that the health care system of the East African country is on a good path.

Covid-19 is bringing a lot of negative impacts to non-governmental organization (NGO) facilities throughout Kenya. The pandemic has not yet reached its peak. Fear is now circulating in the villages.

Since the coronavirus outbreak and the pandemic also affected Kenya, people with an underlying disease there have particular reason to worry. Those who suffer from diabetes, asthma, or AIDS should expect Covid-19 to be severe.

The coronavirus continues to be a major concern for the people of Kasambara-Gilgil and Rhine Valley Hospital. However, it must not be forgotten that the fight against HIV and the treatment of people suffering from AIDS must not be neglected.

Head hair and beards grow even in a pandemic. So what to do when all the hairdressers are closed? Rhine Valley Hospital has a solution for its employees: hair stylist Kinyozi cuts oversized beards and hair that has grown too long.

In Kenya, the same rules apply as in Switzerland, so that the spread of the coronavirus can be contained as far as possible. Therefore, it is also a matter of course at Rhein-Valley Hospital that a distance of two meters is maintained. In addition, adult patients wear respirators.

Even in times of corona pandamia, the team at Rhine Valley Hospital has to deal with other problems. In mid-May, a report from everyday hospital operations reached the Board in Switzerland.

The coronavirus keeps the whole world on tenterhooks. The team at Rhine Valley Hospital has also had to adjust to the pandemic. It has developed a catalog of measures to protect both employees and patients. It does its part to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

The board and team at Rhine Valley Hospital have had an intense and good 2019. At the beginning of the year we had to say goodbye to Stephan Holderegger. Several board trips followed with the goal of ensuring the continued existence of our hospital.

During the first week of Advent, the board met with helpers to package the donation letter and send it in the mail. Those who are not registered as donors or patrons in our database can read the letter here. Those who make a deposit, their address is automatically included.