Is it ethical to make money out of public healthcare innovations?

After the first waves of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Dutch healthcare system could finally relax a little during summer. But after the government relaxed the rules and behavioral guidelines, the pandemic came back with a vengeance. And now, we’re stuck with the newest update: the omikron virus.

During this entire period, I was increasingly participating in drafting a proposal for a national healthcare improvement program in the coming decade. That proposal has been submitted by now, and those involved are now reflecting on the contents and thinking about possible improvements.