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Reimagining healthcare with revolving fund pharmacies

In the evolving healthcare landscape in Kenya, a growing concern is emerging. Medical professionals, particularly doctors and staff in public hospitals, are increasingly operating private pharmacies and healthcare facilities alongside their public duties. This dual role, while seemingly innocuous, raises serious ethical concerns, creating a conflict of interest that threatens the integrity of public healthcare.

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