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All over the world, frontline workers have paid the ultimate price during the pandemic. But in Kenya the story of one young doctor鈥檚 heroism has made headlines for all the wrong reasons. 28-year old Stephen Mogusu died from Covid 19 in December after working on an isolation ward and complaining he lacked adequate protective clothing. Despite his vital service, he hadn鈥檛 been paid for five months. Stephen鈥檚 tragedy exposes a wider malaise in Kenya鈥檚 health system: A corruption scandal involving overpriced masks, aprons and other protective clothing. Meanwhile, across the country, a series of on-off strikes have disrupted care, as doctors, nurses and clinicians made sporadic protests against mismanagement and a devolved power structure they say is dysfunctional. As Kenya continues to battle against the virus, Lucy Ash finds out what鈥檚 ailing Kenya鈥檚 healthcare system.

Produced by Michael Gallagher. Editor, Bridget Harney