Some lower-tier healthcare facilities in Kenya, especially the private ones, are providing services beyond their resource capacity, the latest national survey has revealed, highlighting weaknesses in health regulation and raising concerns about patient safety and the quality of healthcare delivery.
The Kenya Health Facility Assessment, which surveyed 3,605 facilities across all 47 counties, found that many Level 2 and 3 facilities, which are designed to provide only basic outpatient and preventive services, have expanded their operations to include major surgeries, caesarean sections, and inpatient care.
