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Disparities in the implementation of the Health Extension Program in Ethiopia: Doing more and better towards universal health coverage

Introduction: Large-scale implementation of the Health Extension Program (HEP) has enabled Ethiopia to make significant progress in health services coverage and health outcomes. However, evidence on equity and disparities in the implementation of the HEP is limited. The aim of this study was to exam...

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Main Authors:	Tilahun Nigatu Haregu (Author), Yibeltal Kiflie Alemayehu (Author), Yibeltal Assefa Alemu (Author), Girmay Medhin (Author), Mulu Abraha Woldegiorgis (Author), Fasil Walelign Fentaye (Author), Mulusew J. Gerbaba (Author), Alula M. Teklu (Author)
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Published:	Elsevier, 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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