CLEAN : In Nairobi, stigamtised COVID-19 patients picked up far from home

The video discusses the coordination process with the Ministry of Health for handling COVID-19 patients. It explains how teams are dispatched to patients, the sanitization process, and the challenges faced due to stigma. Patients often prefer to be picked up from locations where they are not known to avoid stigma. The video highlights the importance of understanding and addressing these challenges.

What is the role of the Ministry of Health in the emergency response process?

• To train the emergency team

• To offer financial support

• To coordinate the location of the patient

• To provide medical supplies

What is the first step taken by the team leader after receiving patient information?

• Sanitizing the patient

• Providing a face mask

• Contacting the Ministry of Health

• Dispatching a team

Why is it important to provide a face mask to the patient?

• To protect the patient from dust

• To prevent the spread of infection

• To identify the patient

• To make the patient comfortable

What is a major challenge faced by COVID-19 patients regarding their location?

• Difficulty in finding a hospital

• Stigma associated with being known

• High medical costs

• Lack of transportation

Why do patients prefer to be picked up from a place where they are not known?

• To save time

• To reduce stigma

• To avoid traffic

• To ensure privacy