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Level and determinants of district primary healthcare system technical efficiency in Ghana: two-stage stochastic frontier analysis

2026Open accessUniversity of Ghana

Abstract

Districts in Ghana have the potential to improve PHC outputs by about 13% on average by better use of existing resources and addressing determinants of efficiency. Findings suggest that districts with a higher proportion of PHC facilities and lower income inequality tend to be more efficient. These patterns highlight the value of strengthening PHC infrastructure and pursuing equity-focused policies as part of strategies to enhance efficiency in district health systems.

Research topics

  • Global Maternal and Child Health
  • Global Health Care Issues
  • Healthcare Systems and Reforms

Sustainable Development Goals

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DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2024-018847

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