Publications by authors named "Tsion Tsegaye"
Background: The Global Fund partnered with the Zimbabwean government to provide end-to-end support to strengthen the procurement and supply chain within the health system. This was accomplished through a series of strategic investments that included infrastructure and fleet improvement, training of personnel, modern equipment acquisition and warehouse optimisation. This assessment sought to determine the effects of the project on the health system.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (Global Fund) partnered with the Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Supply Agency (EPSA) in 2018-2019 to reform procurement and supply chain management (PSCM) procedures within the Ethiopian healthcare system. This assessment sought to determine the impact of the reforms and document the lessons learnt.
Design: Mixed-methods study incorporating qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate the quality of routine health information systems (RHIS) data in Ethiopia and identify factors affecting its quality.
- It utilized a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative analysis with interviews of healthcare staff across various facilities in eight districts to assess data quality and perceptions.
- Findings revealed inconsistencies in data quality, particularly in areas like child nutrition, with identified issues ranging from organizational inefficiencies to technical complexities, highlighting the need for improved training and support for data reporting staff.
: Ethiopia is investing in the routine Health Management Information System. Improved routine data are needed for decision-making in the health sector. : To analyse the quality of the routine Health Management Information System data and triangulate with other sources, such as the Demographic and Health Surveys.
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