Oxygen Access and Affordability in Health Facilities in Kenya

Authors

  • Madara Ogot University of Nairobi
  • Richard Ayah University of Nairobi
  • Rita Muriuki University of Nairobi Enterprises and Services Limited
  • James Nyangaya University of Nairobi

Abstract

Key Messages

  • Medical oxygen should be available in all health facilities to reduce mortality arising from conditions that reduce the levels of oxygen in the blood.
  • New strategies should be put in place and new models employed to address the recurrent costs associated with the consistent continuous supply of oxygen.
  • Affordable subsidised supply of medical oxygen may increase its availability by providing a revenue stream in support of funding shortfalls in the public health system.

Author Biographies

Madara Ogot, University of Nairobi

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Richard Ayah, University of Nairobi

School of Public Health

James Nyangaya, University of Nairobi

Department of Mechanical Engineering

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Published

31-01-2021

How to Cite

Ogot, M., Ayah, R., Muriuki, R., & Nyangaya, J. (2021). Oxygen Access and Affordability in Health Facilities in Kenya. Kenya Policy Briefs, 2(1), 53–54. Retrieved from https://academia-ke.org/journal/index.php/kpb/article/view/27

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2021): Kenya Policy Briefs

Section

Series 2 - Social Pillar

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