MEASURE EFFECTS

In Guinea-Bissau, our research team studies the real-life effects of implemented health interventions, aimed at improving child health. Through routine monitoring of maternal and child health, our studies have repeatedly demonstrated that the assumptions may differ from reality. Monitoring coverage of health services is insufficient; the adequate assessment of health interventions is warranted to accurately reflect changes in health... Through the Health and Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS) of the Bandim Health Project, our research team has monitored health outcomes for users and non-users of the health system. By monitoring survival and uptake of health interventions in a nationally representative cohort, we can assess to what extent health interventions are implemented as intended - and importantly: whether health interventions impact health and survival as intended... The Measure Effects Team evaluates real-life implementation and impact of health interventions and..

Primary location: Copenhagen K Denmark