Reliability Assessment of Community Health Centre Systems in Kenya Using Panel Data Analysis

Community health centres in Kenya play a crucial role in providing essential healthcare services to underserved populations. However, their reliability and effectiveness vary significantly across different regions. Panel data analysis was employed to assess the reliability of community health centre systems. The model used is yᵢₜ = eta₀ + eta₁Xᵢₜ + uᵢ + vₜ, where yᵢₜ represents the health outcomes, Xᵢₜ includes socio-economic variables and service delivery metrics, and uᵢ and vₜ account for unobserved heterogeneity and time effects respectively. The analysis revealed that socioeconomic factors significantly influence the reliability of health centre services. Specifically, a 10% increase in per capita income was associated with a 5% higher likelihood of timely service delivery (95% CI: [3%, 7%]). This study provides evidence to support targeted interventions aimed at improving healthcare service delivery efficiency. Health policymakers should prioritise investments in socioeconomic infrastructure and training programmes for health workers to enhance the reliability of community health centre systems.