COVID-19 Testing The nose swab PCR test for COVID-19 is a test used to diagnose people who are currently infected with SARS-CoV-2, which is the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Testing is available at the country's major hospitals in Nairobi (Aga Khan Hospital, Nairobi Hospital, Kenyatta National Hospital) and private laboratories (Lancet laboratories, Meditest diagnostics) and in a number of regional hospitals. The charge for the test is approximately USD 100 (KES 10,000) at private health facilities and USD 50 (KES 5,000) at government hospitals. Test results are typically available within 24 – 96 hours depending on laboratory and location. COVID-19 Vaccine Information: Kenya has received a consignment of 1.02 million doses of AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine. The vaccination exercise has started and will be carried out on a priority basis starting with frontline staff, (i.e. health workers countrywide followed by teachers, security officers) and persons with underlying issues. A total of 34 million more doses are expected under this current arrangement. The Government is planning to purchase more vaccines later to cover most people in Kenyan. For more information on Covid-19 status in Kenya visit the ministry of health website - https://www.health.go.ke/ |