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The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of public health surveillance systems in Kenya.

March 15, 2026Open Access

Methodological Evaluation of Public Health Surveillance Systems in Kenya Using Panel Data for Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

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MCMwakisimbo CharlesUniversity of Nairobi OWOdinga WanjohiUniversity of Nairobi OKOkoth KiruhuiInternational Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology

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Panel data analysis reveals urban areas have 20% greater infection control effectiveness than rural regions, indicating funding needs to shift for equitable healthcare delivery.

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The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of public health surveillance systems in Kenya.
Used fixed effects regression model for analysis
Analyzed healthcare expenditure and disease prevalence
Employed panel data to assess variations
Quantified uncertainty with robust standard errors
Urban areas outperformed rural areas by an average of 20% in infection control effectiveness
Significant variations in cost-effectiveness observed across regions
Investment priorities should focus on underserved areas for equitable coverage

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Charles et al. (2013) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b5ff8d83145bc643d1c554 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18997975

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Panel data analysis reveals urban areas have 20% greater infection control effectiveness than rural regions, indicating funding needs to shift for equitable healthcare delivery.

Methodological Evaluation of Public Health Surveillance Systems in Kenya Using Panel Data for Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

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