IGAD hands over Ksh.20 million to Kenya Red Cross Society

IGAD Executive Director Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu said the financial support will be channelled towards enhancement of medical facilities by ensuring the availability of essential medicines and supplies and providing critical training for healthcare professionals in flood-affected counties. 

Red Cross Secretary General Dr. Ahmed Idriss noted that the IGAD region has experienced a cyclic pattern of emergencies in recent times and 83 percent are as a result of climate change.

In April, the country witnessed devastating floods that caused havoc. The floods left more than 200 people dead, scores injured, and a lot of property and infrastructure damaged or lost.