The Kenya Medical Research Institute (Kemri) is so broke that it cannot replenish Covid-19 testing materials, protective gear and the much-needed reagents. Director-General Yeri Kombe, in a report to the National Assembly Health Committee, says they have exhausted the Sh158 million Covid-19 funds they received from the government. Kemri is also looking for Sh100 million to hire more staff after getting government’s green light to employ 62 more scientists. In this respect, Kemri is already involved in the validation and evaluation of commercial and other kits,” states the report. “Kemri has commenced exploring efficacy of its in-house product Zudepex and other natural products against Covid-19,” says the report.

Source: Daily Nation May 13, 2020 07:30 UTC