In many countries, especially those with ongoing humanitarian crises, the Covid 19 outbreak has created significant additional pressure on the already overburdened social service delivery systems, acerbating the vulnerabilities of affected population. This virus was first reported in China in December 2019 and so far it has spread as a bush fire to 184 countries and territories. In recent weeks, we have seen the significant economic impact of the corona virus on financial markets and vulnerable industries such as manufacturing, tourism, schools, hospitability, churches and travels closing down. Some governments have announced economic measures to safeguard jobs, guarantee wages and support the self-employed but there is a lack of clarity in many countries about how these measures will be implemented and how people will manage a loss of income in the short – term. As one of the way forward in combating this deadly virus, the committee on Fiscal studies today Thursday April 16, 2020 had a 2 hour webinar discussion with a multidisciplinary panel to discuss humanitarian action during emergencies with special focus on African countries especially Kenya. This discussion was live from 10 a.m to 12 p.m on Bluejeans App online. Our own lecturer Dr. Evelyne Asaala from School of Law was in the discussion among others all over the world. The aim of this humanitarian response committee is to enable the humanity fight the virus in the world’s poorest countries and address the needs of the most vulnerable people especially women, children, older people and those with disabilities or chronic illnesses. As the researchers and doctors continue researching on the possible medicine that could wipe away this virus let us join hands and fight back by a adhering to the directives given by our government. This is the moment for the world to come together to save lives and fight this common threat. The only war we should be waging is the war against Covid 19. As we adhere to the directives issued by the government of social distancing, washing of hands, wearing of face masks in public places, waving of hands instead of handshakes, closing of schools and churches in view of combating the spread of the disease and working from home. Let us all comply and above all as we work from home let as also pray from home. Thank you and stay safe.
In many countries, especially those with ongoing humanitarian crises, the Covid 19 outbreak has created significant additional pressure on the already overburdened social service delivery systems, acerbating the vulnerabilities of affected population. This virus was first reported in China in December 2019 and so far it has spread as a bush fire to 184 countries and territories. In recent weeks, we have seen the significant economic impact of the corona virus on financial markets and vulnerable industries such as manufacturing, tourism, schools, hospitability, churches and travels closing down. Some governments have announced economic measures to safeguard jobs, guarantee wages and support the self-employed but there is a lack of clarity in many countries about how these measures will be implemented and how people will manage a loss of income in the short – term. As one of the way forward in combating this deadly virus, the committee on Fiscal studies today Thursday April 16, 2020 had a 2 hour webinar discussion with a multidisciplinary panel to discuss humanitarian action during emergencies with special focus on African countries especially Kenya. This discussion was live from 10 a.m to 12 p.m on Bluejeans App online. Our own lecturer Dr. Evelyne Asaala from School of Law was in the discussion among others all over the world. The aim of this humanitarian response committee is to enable the humanity fight the virus in the world’s poorest countries and address the needs of the most vulnerable people especially women, children, older people and those with disabilities or chronic illnesses. As the researchers and doctors continue researching on the possible medicine that could wipe away this virus let us join hands and fight back by a adhering to the directives given by our government. This is the moment for the world to come together to save lives and fight this common threat. The only war we should be waging is the war against Covid 19. As we adhere to the directives issued by the government of social distancing, washing of hands, wearing of face masks in public places, waving of hands instead of handshakes, closing of schools and churches in view of combating the spread of the disease and working from home. Let us all comply and above all as we work from home let as also pray from home. Thank and stay safe.
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