LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-President Peter Mutharika has directed that all medical personnel working in public health institutions must not own or hold shares in any private hospital.

According to the directive, any public health worker who currently owns or has shares in a private hospital must dispose of that ownership within 30 days from February 17, 2026.

The order states that failure to comply with the directive will result in dismissal from government employment. In addition, those who do not adhere to the instruction may also face prosecution.

The move appears aimed at addressing potential conflicts of interest within the health sector, where public officers may have private business interests in healthcare facilities.

Further details on how the directive will be implemented are yet to be made public.

This is one quality of insightful and listening leadership being displayed by Mutharika.