Department of Global Health Care and Medicine, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Research Article
Linking Private Health Sector to Public COVID-19 Response in Kisumu, Kenya: Lessons Learnt
Author(s): Barsosio HC, Kariuki S, Oyoo K, Onsongo SN and 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»