CONCLUSION
The findings from this study have important implications for public
health policies and strategies to reduce the burden of ARIs in Kenya. It
is the first study that reveals the co-infection of SARS-CoV-2 with
other respiratory pathogens in Kenya, demonstrating that other
underlying pathologies warrant syndromic testing for evidence-based
public health interventions to minimize community impact. Sustained
surveillance efforts of ARIs are necessary to monitor disease trends and
inform public health decision-making.