Community health centres in Senegal are pivotal for healthcare delivery, particularly in underserved areas. However, their operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness remain underexplored. The analysis utilizes panel data regression models to estimate cost-efficiency metrics of healthcare centres. Specific attention is given to econometric methodologies and their application in assessing resource utilization and service outcomes across different regions in Senegal. One specific finding highlights that the average cost-effectiveness ratio varied significantly between urban and rural health centres, with a proportion of 30% showing underutilization of resources in less populated areas. The review underscores the need for more robust methodological frameworks to enhance the evaluation of community healthcare systems in Senegal, particularly in addressing regional disparities. Policy makers are recommended to adopt a more nuanced approach that accounts for geographical and demographic variations when investing in health infrastructure. Community Health Centres, Cost-Effectiveness Analysis, Panel Data Regression, Senegal Treatment effect was estimated with logit (pᵢ) =₀+^ Xᵢ, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.
Diallo et al. (2003) studied this question.