Investing in Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health in Uganda - What Have We Learned, and Where Do We Go from Here?

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Investing in Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health in Uganda synthesizes World Bank research and operational experience to summarize what has been learned in improving RMNCAH outcomes and to outline future directions. The contents cover service delivery and care pathways, including facility functionality, referral systems, and maternal and perinatal death surveillance and response. It presents study introductions, methodologies, key findings, recommendations, and reference materials to support policy and program planning.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

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Pages438

Reading Time18 h 24 min

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Foreword

Acknowledgments

About the Editors and Authors

Introduction and Summary of Studies

Abbreviations

PART I SERVICE DELIVERY

CHAPTER 1 Assessment of the Functionality of Health Center IV Facilities in Uganda and Suggestions for Improvement

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FAQs

What is the main focus of Investing in Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health in Uganda?

It focuses on synthesizing lessons learned and identifying where to go next for RMNCAH improvements in Uganda, supported by research and operational evidence.

What topics are covered under service delivery in the book’s first part?

Service delivery topics include assessing Health Center IV functionality, reviewing RMNCAH referral pathways in rural and urban settings, and evaluating maternal and perinatal death surveillance and response.

How are the country-focused studies presented within each chapter?

Each chapter includes an executive summary, an introduction, methodology, key findings, and recommendations, followed by references and, where relevant, annexes.

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