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Corruption in the healthcare sector can have far-reaching consequences for public health. It can lead to the diversion of resources away from essential health services, such as preventive care and disease surveillance, towards private interests. Additionally, it can promote the sale of counterfeit or substandard drugs, which can be harmful to patients. Furthermore, corruption can encourage the overprescription of antibiotics, leading to antimicrobial resistance, a major public health threat.