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Measuring health systems strength and its impact: experiences from the African Health Initiative

Abstract Background Health systems are essential platforms for accessible, quality health services, and population health improvements. Global health initiatives have dramatically increased health resources; however, funding to strengthen health systems has not increased commensurately, partially du...

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Main Authors:	Kenneth Sherr (Author), Quinhas Fernandes (Author), Almamy M. Kanté (Author), Ayaga Bawah (Author), Jeanine Condo (Author), Wilbroad Mutale (Author), the AHI PHIT Partnership Collaborative (Author)
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Published:	BMC, 2017-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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