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Case Studies from 9 PMTCT Pilot Sites

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1st Author : Doherty, Tanya
Other Authors: Smith J, Manchanda R, McCoy D, Besser M
Publisher: Health Systems Trust
Publication Date: 4/2002
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Publication Type: Reports (General)
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Summary This report provides case studies from 9 PMTCT pilot sites in six provinces. These case studies were conducted by Health Systems Trust researchers and external consultants between September 2001 and March 2002 as part of the national evaluation of the 18 PMTCT pilot sites. They were used to inform the first official interim report of the national PMTCT pilot programme that was published in February 2002.
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The case studies have been compiled into a single document because they provide further, in-depth information about the experience of implementing the PMTCT programme. They also provide important historical and baseline documentation of the PMTCT service, which can be used to inform future evaluations of MCH/PMTCT services and health systems development.

These case studies offer essential information on what is actually happening at the facility level. The experiences highlighted hold lessons for the continuing improvement and management of PMTCT services in the pilot sites. It is hoped that programme leaders at all levels will reflect on this information and that further sharing of experiences will be facilitated.

By making these case studies available, the Health Systems Trust is encouraging other research organisations and analysts to make use of this raw (and mostly un-edited) but rich information for further outputs that will facilitate the improvement of health care in this country.

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