Methodological Assessment of Community Health Centre Systems in Rwanda: An Estimation of Cost-Effectiveness Using Panel Data Analysis

Community health centres in Rwanda have been established to improve healthcare access and outcomes for underserved populations. However, there is a need to evaluate their cost-effectiveness through rigorous methodological approaches. The study employs econometric techniques, including fixed-effects regression models (yᵢₜ = eta₀ + eta₁ Yₜ + eta₂ Xᵢₜ + uᵢ + eᵢₜ), to analyse the impact of health centre interventions on patient outcomes and resource utilization. Robust standard errors are used to account for potential heterogeneity. Panel data analysis reveals a significant positive correlation between increased investment in community health centres and improved healthcare access, with treatment efficacy estimates ranging from 50% to 80%. The findings suggest that targeted investments in community health centre infrastructure can lead to substantial improvements in patient outcomes while optimising resource allocation. Based on the analysis, policymakers should prioritise funding for preventive care and public health education programmes within community health centres to enhance overall healthcare effectiveness.