06/02/2025
In Kenya, we work in a limited resource setting, yet the demand for quality care continues to rise.
To bridge this gap, we must rethink how we operate—shifting from fragmented efforts to strategic collaborations, mergers, and resource optimisation.
In other industries, particularly banking, consolidation has led to stronger, more resilient institutions that provide better services at scale.
The healthcare sector can take a page from this playbook.
Here’s what needs to happen:
1️⃣ Encouraging Mergers & Acquisitions:
• Combining forces allows healthcare providers to pool resources, share infrastructure, and reduce operational costs.
• A well-coordinated network of facilities can improve referral pathways and ensure patients receive the right care at the right time.
2️⃣ Optimising Healthcare Resources:
• Many healthcare facilities operate below capacity, while others are overwhelmed. A coordinated approach can redistribute resources efficiently, reducing redundancy and improving service delivery.
• Shared access to diagnostic equipment, specialists, and administrative processes can significantly cut costs and enhance patient experience.
3️⃣ Improving Service Delivery Through Consolidation:
• Stronger healthcare networks mean standardised protocols, consistent quality benchmarks, and streamlined operations.
• Patients benefit from a system that is predictable, efficient, and focused on outcomes rather than fragmented, inconsistent care.
The private sector must step up and play a proactive role in driving these changes. If we are serious about delivering high-quality, accessible healthcare to all Kenyans, we must embrace collaboration as a core strategy for growth.
The question is—are we ready to break down silos and build a healthcare system that works smarter, not harder?
Let’s make it happen.