Planning sustainable community health schemes in rural areas of developing countries

In this research, we consider the planning of community health schemes by non-governmental or faith-based organisations in rural areas of developing countries, from both top-down and ground level viewpoints. We conclude that both types of planning approach are valid and necessary for sustainability...

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Published in:European journal of operational research 2009-03, Vol.193 (3), p.768-777
Main Authors: Smith, Honora K., Harper, Paul R., Potts, Chris N., Thyle, Ann
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Community health care
Developing countries
LDCs
Location
NGOs
Nongovernmental organizations
OR in developing countries
OR in developing countries Location OR in health
OR in health
Rural areas
Studies
Sustainability
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Summary:In this research, we consider the planning of community health schemes by non-governmental or faith-based organisations in rural areas of developing countries, from both top-down and ground level viewpoints. We conclude that both types of planning approach are valid and necessary for sustainability of such developments. With top-down planning in mind, we describe our hierarchical models especially designed for location of community health facilities, with objectives pertaining to both efficiency and equity of provision. As an additional case study, we present modelling of the location of a maximal number of self-sustainable primary healthcare workers in a rural region of India.
ISSN:0377-2217
1872-6860
DOI:10.1016/j.ejor.2007.07.031