Understanding the performance of county health service delivery in Kenya: a mixed-method analysis.

ABSTRACT: To better understand the wide variation of performance among county health systems in Kenya, this study investigated their performance determinants. We selected five counties with varied performance and examined their performance across five domains containing 10 thematic areas. We conducted a stakeholder analysis, consisting of focus group discussions and key informant interviews, and administered a quantitative survey to quantify the magnitude of inefficiency. The study found that a shortage of funding was one of the most common complaints from counties, leading to inefficiency in the health system. Another major reason for inefficiencies was the delay in disbursing funding to health facilities, which affected the procurement of medical supplies and commodities essential for delivering h

SUBMITTER: Zeng W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7613432 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature