Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007)

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Solar Power’s Impact on Healthcare Delivery in Off-grid African Villages: Economic and Energy Access Outcomes in Guinea

Kamara Camara, Institut Supérieur des Sciences et Médecine Vétérinaire Séckoura Diallo, Department of Epidemiology, Institut Supérieur des Sciences et Médecine Vétérinaire
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18841568
Published: June 28, 2007

Abstract

Solar power has been identified as a critical solution for off-grid healthcare delivery in African villages, addressing both energy access and economic outcomes. A mixed-methods approach combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews was employed to assess service utilization, cost savings, and community perceptions post-solar installation. Solar power installations led to a significant increase of 25% in healthcare service utilization among surveyed households (n=100), with average annual electricity costs reduced by $37 per household. The study underscores the potential for solar energy to enhance healthcare services and economic stability, particularly in off-grid regions. Policy makers should prioritise funding for solar power projects within healthcare facilities, alongside public health initiatives. Solar Energy, Healthcare Delivery, Off-Grid Communities, Economic Benefits

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Kamara Camara, Séckoura Diallo (2007). Solar Power’s Impact on Healthcare Delivery in Off-grid African Villages: Economic and Energy Access Outcomes in Guinea. African Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18841568

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Geographic Terms: AfricanOff-grid Methodological Terms: Mixed-methodsQualitativeQuantitative Theoretical Concepts: Energy AccessEconomic Outcomes Conceptual Frameworks: Healthcare DeliverySustainability Intervention Studies: Solar PowerIntervention Study

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