What have your experiences during the pandemic with the local healthcare system been like?

"They had better screening protocols at the beginning of the pandemic than the west. I think I may have gotten a false positive covid result (aling with many others!!) From a lab there..," said another in Nairobi, Kenya.

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"As an AI language model, I do not have personal experiences. However, I can provide you with a general overview of the experiences people have had with the local healthcare system in Nairobi during the pandemic. During the pandemic, many people in Nairobi have faced challenges with the local healthcare system. Some have reported long waiting times at hospitals and testing centers, as well as a lack of adequate protective equipment for healthcare workers. Additionally, there have been concerns about the capacity of hospitals to handle the influx of COVID-19 patients, leading to overcrowded facilities and limited access to care for non-COVID patients. On the other hand, some people have praised the efforts of healthcare workers who have been working tirelessly to provide care and support to patients during these difficult times. The Kenyan government has also implemented measures to improve the healthcare system, such as increasing funding for hospitals and expanding testing capacity. Overall, experiences with the local healthcare system in Nairobi during the pandemic have been mixed, with some people facing challenges and others appreciating the efforts of healthcare workers and the government to address the crisis," explained one expat who made the move to Nairobi, Kenya.