JUSTICE SERVED COLD IN THE 21ST CENTURY

TOUGH LESSONS TO THE HUMAN RACE IN CRISIS

Presser on Covid-19 update.

The war against the 'unseen' enemy, COVID-19 has seen infections reach unexpected heights worldwide causing a huge stretch to the medical facilities and professionals.  The republic of Kenya followed precedence by declaring a curfew from 27th March 2020, from 7pm to 5am. These measures put in to curb the spread of the deadly Corona virus enforced by law enforcement apparatus had a mixed reaction on its day one. Adherence to the law by citizens and forbearance from the law enforcers on this day may have been forgone to some extent. Despite the chaos of alleged assault by law enforcers, health professionals are taking greater risks in combating the pandemic. In the world, some regions are making great strides in the fight against Covid-19 and are healing their population. The rest of the world, especially Africa had time to learn from the mistakes of other nations but lack of preparedness threw them away.

The health professionals are working around the clock to ensure that the pandemic is contained in Africa. This comes with its own share of challenges to health professionals and the facilities at hand. Philanthropist billionaire Jack Ma found it best to donate medical pieces of equipment to African countries. Despite the positive move, most of the health professionals are yet to get the proper gears and training on Corona virus. An old warrior mantra states, 'The more you sweat in training, the less you bleed in battle.' It's high time we rectify our mistakes and learn how others are confronting the Corona virus. In this fight against the pandemic, we need to facilitate our front liners with personal protective equipment and training.

Doctors in session

When the hunter becomes the hunted, health professionals on the flipside may turn vulnerable in a health crisis. Mental health support to the patients, family and health professionals is very instrumental in combating stigma.

Countries are battling the epidemic in different ways but the economic impact is already occupying the front seat. According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, 'The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) 20 share index decreased from 2,654 points in December 2019 to 2,600 points in January 2020 while the total number of shares traded decreased from 357 million shares to 336 million shares during the same period.' Currently, most businesses are taking a toll on their business and finances. These tough economic times find low-income earners and SMEs on crossroads, whether to take precautionary measures or fend for their daily bread.

If the enemy is one, and health professionals are our soldiers then we need to assemble our arsenals to win the war. In a bid to curb the spread, a lock-down can buy us time but we need to learn more from countries under this strict measure. The enemy has already sneaked into our territory, it's our duty to heed measures by our governments and the world health organization. Social distancing, staying at home and regular hygiene are some of the fundamental weapons in achieving success against Covid-19. Human is to error, but mistakes are supposed to give us valuable lessons. 

Breathtaking Sunset View

Life has no second chance nor insurance of a fallen soldier. If we feed our society with positivity then positive vibes are bound to embrace us. Sunset reminds us that one more day is lost but eminently the next day is beyond that horizon. In his words, Oscar Wilde said, 'Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes.'