Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007)

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Methodological Evaluation of Community Health Centre Systems in Rwanda: Panel Data Estimation for Yield Improvement Analysis

Rugamba Masinde, Department of Surgery, University of Rwanda Ingabira Nshimirimana, Department of Pediatrics, University of Rwanda Shikotamana Ruzindandel, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Rwanda Kwegyiragaba Mutabaruka, Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18841489
Published: July 26, 2007

Abstract

Community health centres (CHCs) play a critical role in healthcare delivery in Rwanda, particularly for underserved rural areas. Panel data was used to analyse the performance of CHCs over time. A fixed effects model with robust standard errors was employed to account for potential omitted variable bias. The analysis revealed that a 10% increase in funding led to a 5-7% improvement in patient outcomes, indicating significant yield improvements. CHC systems require targeted interventions to maximise their impact on healthcare delivery and patient satisfaction. Investment strategies should prioritise funding allocation based on CHC performance metrics. Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p_i)=\beta_0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.

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Rugamba Masinde, Ingabira Nshimirimana, Shikotamana Ruzindandel, Kwegyiragaba Mutabaruka (2007). Methodological Evaluation of Community Health Centre Systems in Rwanda: Panel Data Estimation for Yield Improvement Analysis. African Dermatology Studies, Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18841489

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Rwandacommunity health centrespanel dataeconometricsyield improvementgeographical analysishealthcare delivery

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