Impact of Part-Time Private Practice on Medical Education in Kenya – A Personal Opinion

Abstract

Traditional medical schools the world over are facing major challenges in educating physicians capable of responding to the continuously increasing health care needs of populations they serve¹. The Kenyan situation is no different and the challenges are bigger considering the rampant poverty and the decline in what had been achieved in the health sector. In this country, effective healthcare, both promotive and curative, lies in the cooperation between a well-managed district hospital and health centers². The district hospital, as the leader, plays a central role in promoting healthcare delivery. The failure of a district hospital will therefore lead to an unacceptable lowering of health standards and the collapse of preventive programs.