Improving geographical accessibility modeling for operational use by local health actors

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Authors

Felana Ihantamalala · Centre National de la Recherche Appliquée au Developpement Rural

Vincent Herbreteau

Christophe Révillion · Institut de Recherche pour le Développement

Mauricianot Randriamihaja · Centre National de la Recherche Appliquée au Developpement Rural

Jérémy Commins

Tanjona Andréambeloson · Université de Fianarantsoa

Feno H. Rafenoarimalala · Centre National de la Recherche Appliquée au Developpement Rural

Abstract

Our study demonstrates how to improve geographical accessibility modeling so that results can be context-specific and operationally actionable by local health actors. The importance of such approaches is paramount for achieving universal health coverage (UHC) in rural areas throughout the world.

Topics & Keywords

Global Maternal and Child Health Urban Transport and Accessibility Child Nutrition and Water Access

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

Publication Details

Published in: International Journal of Health Geographics

Volume 19, Issue 1, pp. 27-27

DOI: 10.1186/s12942-020-00220-6

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