Community health centers (CHCs) play a crucial role in public health systems, particularly in resource-limited settings like Senegal. The efficiency of these CHCs can be enhanced through methodological evaluation and analysis. A mixed-methods approach combining both qualitative and quantitative research was employed to gather comprehensive insights. Panel data analysis was utilised to estimate efficiency gains in CHCs. This involved collecting data on service delivery metrics, operational costs, and patient outcomes over multiple time periods. Panel-data estimation revealed that while some CHCs showed significant improvements in service quality (up to 20% in certain areas), others remained stagnant or deteriorated, highlighting the need for targeted interventions. The study underscores the importance of continuous monitoring and adaptive management strategies to optimise resource utilization within Senegalese CHC systems. These findings contribute to evidence-based public health policy development. Policy recommendations include prioritising infrastructure improvements in underserved areas, enhancing training programmes for healthcare providers, and implementing data-driven decision-making processes. Community Health Centers, Panel Data Analysis, Efficiency Gains, Public Health Policy Treatment effect was estimated with logit (pᵢ) =₀+^ Xᵢ, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.
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