What are the negative implications of corruption in the health sector?

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Question 67: The negative implications of corruption in the health sector include:
Corruption in the health sector leads to various negative outcomes.

• a) Achievement of essential health targets is hindered, not achieved.
• b) Provision of poor services is a direct consequence as resources are diverted or quality is compromised.
• c) Distortion of health policy and programmes occurs when decisions are made for personal gain rather than public health, which is a fundamental implication.
• d) Reduction in government expenditure on health is not a direct implication; corruption often inflates costs or diverts funds, rather than reducing the overall budget.
• e) Shortage of materials and logistics at health centres is a common