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Data use and data quality continue to be a challenge for government sector health facilities and districts across South Africa. Led by the National Department of Health, key stakeholders, such as the Anova Health Institute and district health management teams, are aligning efforts to address these gaps. Coverage and correct implementation of existi...
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... Kachingwe and Nowinile Dube presented recent districtlevel data and highlighted where data can and should be used at all phases of the programme cycle (Fig. 1). Data are used in the conceptual phase to help determine what health outcomes need to be addressed through the programme. Data can be used in the planning phase to provide insight into where resources need to be distributed or to provide a baseline for future evaluation. In the implementation phase, data are used to monitor the ...
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