Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009)

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Innovative Networks in Zimbabwean Urban Slums: Scale-Up Analysis in Healthcare Provision

Gwarapande Chivirai, Department of Research, Chinhoyi University of Technology Chisweni Mabvura, National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Bulawayo Muchiri Zvinoyimba, Department of Advanced Studies, Chinhoyi University of Technology
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18899796
Published: November 14, 2009

Abstract

In Zimbabwean urban slums, innovative healthcare provider networks are emerging to address the critical gap in access to quality medical care. An ethnographic study employing participant observation, semi-structured interviews, and document review among healthcare providers and community members in selected slums. Networks operate with an average of 75% success rate in delivering essential services to underserved populations, demonstrating a significant improvement over existing public health systems. The study reveals that these networks are effective due to their tailored service delivery models and community engagement strategies. Policy recommendations include fostering collaboration between government entities and non-profit organizations to support network expansion and sustainability.

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Gwarapande Chivirai, Chisweni Mabvura, Muchiri Zvinoyimba (2009). Innovative Networks in Zimbabwean Urban Slums: Scale-Up Analysis in Healthcare Provision. African Dispute Resolution Journal, Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18899796

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African urbanizationcommunity health initiativesethnographyhealthcare provisioninformal settlementsparticipatory action researchscale-up models

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