COVID-19 has again robbed the nation of a senior medic at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Dr. Anthony Were

It’s said Dr. Were, a nephrologist, has been Intensive Care Unit, for more than two weeks before dying.

Dr. Anthony Were was an advisor at the Kenyatta National Hospital and a senior doctor, as well as the instantaneous previous boss of the renal unit at the organization.

Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Secretary General Dr. Chibanzi Mwachonda lauded Were as a teacher, counsellor and front-runner in nephrology, saying he was the head of the African Association of Nephrology and the deputy director of the East African kidney institute.

“14 days ago you asked us to pray for you, as you got re-admitted to ICU due to COVID-19 complications. We wake up to the heartbreaking & devastating news of your demise. A teacher, mentor & leader in nephrology. Your ultimate reward lies with the Almighty. Heartfelt condolences to the family, friends & colleagues in the profession,” said Dr. Mwachonda.

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