African Journal of
Pharmacy and Pharmacology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Pharm. Pharmacol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0816
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJPP
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 2276

Full Length Research Paper

Characteristics and pharmacological management of COVID-19 patients admitted at a hospital in Nairobi, Kenya

Kizito M. Mariita
  • Kizito M. Mariita
  • Department of Pharmacy, the Nairobi Hospital, P. O. Box 30021-00100, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Angela N. Wanjala
  • Angela N. Wanjala
  • Department of Pharmacy, the Nairobi Hospital, P. O. Box 30021-00100, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Carol K. Maina
  • Carol K. Maina
  • Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies, P. O. Box 50389-00100, Nairobi, Kenya.
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  •  Received: 15 February 2021
  •  Accepted: 18 May 2021
  •  Published: 31 May 2021

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