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Today we have released an in-depth synopsis of the Pre-Conference to share the phenomenal breadth of knowledge, ideas, and actions that emerged across the spectrum of issues that fall under the care economy umbrella. The following summary condenses the main takeaways from that document and the rich discussions held throughout the day. A brief video recapping the event can also be found here. ....
They had the option of going to a private institution for a fitting of the prosthetic leg, but it costs an average of Sh300,000 to get one, and they could not afford it. Most institutions that supply and fit prosthetics have to import the joints used in fixing to the stump. The Covid-19 pandemic disrupted the distribution chain of the prosthetics, lengthening the duration it takes for the parts to arrive in the country. “We have been out of stock for several months now. We are hoping that this year will be better. We get a lot of inquiries from people who desperately need prosthetics, but we tell them to wait, says Joyce Njoki who is in charge of sales at GM Medical that does sourcing and supply of medical facilities in East Africa. ....