Articlenpj health systems2026
Measures to monitor the implementation of Essential Health Benefit Packages at a national scale.
Article in npj health systems, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Abstract
Universal health coverage requires identifying who is covered by which services. However, weak health information systems hinder monitoring coverage of Essential Health Benefit Packages (EHBPs). We developed a method for measuring input-adjusted coverage, a potential coverage metric, combining geographic proximity with minimum-input facility readiness, using Malawi as a case study. We mapped the Disease Control Priorities Project interventions to the 2019 Harmonized Health Facility Assessment, constructing transparent input-based readiness indicators. We assessed readiness and generated readiness bottleneck cascades for 129 interventions in 563 publicly financed healthcare facilities. We conducted service area analysis, assessing national and district-level coverage within 5 and 25 km catchment areas based on health service level. Findings revealed high childhood vaccinations, HIV, and malaria management readiness and coverage compared to non-communicable diseases and surgical care. This method repurposes facility surveys and provides actionable insights on supply-side gaps for EHBP planning, resource allocation, and monitoring in low-resource settings.
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