Devolved health system capacity in the provision of care for sick newborns and young infants in four counties serving vulnerable populations in Kenya.

ABSTRACT: Possible severe bacterial infections (PSBI) is one of the three leading causes of newborn and young infant mortality globally that can be prevented by timely diagnosis and treatment using suitable antibiotics. High impact interventions such as use of out-patient injectable gentamicin and dispersible Amoxicillin with community-based follow up have been shown to reduce mortality in clinical trials. The objective of this study was to assess the health systems' preparedness and organizational gaps that may impact execution in providing care for newborns and sick young infants. This formative research study was embedded within a three-year implementation research project in 4 Counties in Kenya. The indicators were based on facility audits for existing capacity to care for newborns and young inf

SUBMITTER: Gitaka J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10022333 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature