Can you wear scrubs outside the hospital?
Quick answer: It is best not to. Most hospitals in Kenya ask staff to change before leaving, because scrubs can carry germs into public places and bring outside dirt onto the ward. Keep a spare set at work.
Below are the details, the sets Scrubs Kenya buyers choose and live prices in KES.
Prices on this page start from KES 1,500. Every price comes live from the Scrubs Kenya shop.
Popular sets with live prices
Simple habits
Change at work, carry worn scrubs home in a separate bag and wash them on their own.
Commuting
Wear your own clothes on the matatu and change at the hospital.
Questions people ask
Is it unhygienic to wear scrubs in public?
It can spread germs both ways. Change at work where you can.
How many sets should I keep at work?
At least one spare set.
Should I wash scrubs separately?
Yes, especially after a shift.
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Order on WhatsAppDr Joanne Medina
Ever been told there are no surgical caps left on a busy ward? Dr Joanne Medina was, as a final year medical student. So she started making her own.
That small fix grew into Scrubs Kenya. Today Scrubs Kenya dresses nurses, doctors, clinical officers and students across Kenya.
Dr Joanne is a medical doctor who trained at Egerton University. She grew up in Kitale and now lives and works in Nairobi. She knows how a twelve hour shift feels, so every Scrubs Kenya set is chosen for comfort, pockets and fabric that lasts.
She also hosts the Medina Dinner, a networking evening for healthcare professionals, and interviews leaders in Kenyan healthcare on her YouTube channel.