How actors, processes, context and evidence influenced the development of Malawi's Health Sector Strategic Plan II

Health sector strategic plans are health policies outlining health service delivery in low- and middle- income countries, guiding health sectors to meet health needs while maximizing resources. However, little research has explored the formulation of these plans. This study utilized qualitative meth...

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Main Authors: Walsh, Caitlin (Author) , Mwase, Takondwa (Author) , De Allegri, Manuela (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 08 October 2020
In: The international journal of health planning and management
Year: 2020, Volume: 35, Issue: 6, Pages: 1571-1592
ISSN:1099-1751
DOI:10.1002/hpm.3055
Online Access:Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1002/hpm.3055
Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/hpm.3055
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Author Notes:Caitlin M. Walsh, Takondwa Mwase, Manuela De Allegri

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