Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007)

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Emergency Response Time Reduction Through Health Systems Strengthening in Northern Ghana: An Impact Assessment

Kofi Attafo, Department of Advanced Studies, Accra Technical University Yaw Adobea, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) Sekou Osei, Department of Advanced Studies, University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18860014
Published: October 19, 2007

Abstract

Emergency response times in remote areas of northern Ghana are often extended due to limited health infrastructure. A mixed-methods approach involving quantitative data analysis from project records and qualitative interviews with healthcare workers and community members. The implementation of improved health facilities led to a 20% reduction in average response times for urgent medical cases, particularly in the provision of critical neonatal care. Health systems strengthening projects have demonstrated significant positive impacts on emergency response efficiency in northern Ghana's remote areas. Further investments should focus on sustaining and expanding these improvements to ensure long-term benefits for communities.

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Kofi Attafo, Yaw Adobea, Sekou Osei (2007). Emergency Response Time Reduction Through Health Systems Strengthening in Northern Ghana: An Impact Assessment. African Refugee Law Studies (Law/Social/Political crossover), Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18860014

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Sub-SaharanRuralCommunity HealthParticipatoryAccountability

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