Application of facility location-allocation model for tuberculosis sputum referral system

Daniel A. Akinfenwa and Adepeju A. Opaleye

International Journal of Management Concepts and Philosophy, 2023, vol. 16, issue 3, 175-194

Abstract: Tuberculosis (TB) ranks among the top 10 causes of death globally. Nigeria is the second country with a global deficit in under-reporting, access to diagnosis, and treatment of TB. With the country's growing population and new development in TB cases, it is expedient that a solution be prescribed. The study adapted a facility location-allocation model to determine the minimal GeneXpert laboratory needed across a state in the country. The analysis is based on available TB related data in DOT healthcare centres within the state. The result shows that twelve GeneXpert facilities will provide 94% coverage for all health centres allocated to the GeneXpert facilities.

Keywords: healthcare; tuberculosis; TB; facility location-allocation model; GeneXpert; sputum; and ArcGis. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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