Kenyans hardly seek healthcare in private hospitals not because its posh, but due to limited access to some drugs, treatment, medical expertise and resources, according to a report released in December 2021.

Despite high demand for healthcare, the report revealed that private hospitals largely concentrate on the most profitable areas like surgeries and high-cost curative services, but neglect less commercially viable ones like family planning, routine child immunisations, key vaccinations and adolescent health services.