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Apr 30, 2021

Hello Venturer,

I bet I'm not the only one who can't wait till its fully safe to travel again!

At the onset of the pandemic we all took 'vows' to stay put, keep safe, and begin our watch. But this isn't Game of Thrones, is it?! 😅

Let's just say that in our own version of events, the hospitality kingdom was one of the hardest-hit industries. In the last few weeks, countries like Kenya have experienced a resurgence of Covid-19 infections and consequently re-imposed stringent measures to curtail them.

However, hospitality players are calling on the government to allow them to reopen their establishments, considering their adherence to protocol requirements by the Ministry of Health.

With a lot of businesses devising strategies for growth beyond the pandemic, we can only hope that the world returns to normalcy sooner, rather than later.

In the meantime, as travel restrictions continue to underscore the importance of in-country diagnosis of cancer and other chronic diseases, certain individuals and organizations are taking matters into their own hands.

Felicia Omari Ochelle

Senior Editor, Ventures Africa

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