ReviewBMJ global health2019
Using spatial analysis and GIS to improve planning and resource allocation in a rural district of Bangladesh.
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- Investments for effective functionality of health systems towards Universal Health Coverage in Africa: A scoping review.PLOS global public health · 2022Article
- Integration of multiple geospatial applications and intelligence for responding to COVID-19 in Ghana.Ghana medical journal · 2021Article
- National and subnational estimates of coverage and travel time to emergency obstetric care in Afghanistan: Modeling of spatial accessibility.Health & place · 2020Article
- Geospatial analysis for reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health: gaps and opportunities.BMJ global health · 2019Article
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Abstract
The application of a geographic information system (GIS) in public health is relatively common in Bangladesh. However, the use of GIS for planning, monitoring and decision-making by local-level managers has not been well documented. This assessment explored how effectively local government health managers used maps with spatial data for planning, resource allocation and programme monitoring. The United States Agency for International Development-funded MaMoni Health Systems Strengthening project supported the introduction of the maps into district planning processes in 2015 and 2016. GIS maps were used to support the prioritisation of underserved unions (the lowest administrative units) and clusters of disadvantaged communities for the allocation of funds. Additional resources from local government budgets were allocated to the lowest performing unions for improving health facility service readiness and supervision. Using a mixed-methods approach, the project evaluated the outputs of this planning process. District planning reports, population-based surveys, local government annual expenditure reports and service availability and utilisation data were reviewed. The goal was to determine the degree to which district planning teams were able to use the maps for their intended purpose. Key informant interviews were conducted with
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