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A baseline survey of the Primary Healthcare System in South Eastern Nigeria

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  • Chukwuani, Chinyere Mercellina
  • Olugboji, Akindeji
  • Akuto, Edward Erdorga
  • Odebunmi, Akim
  • Ezeilo, Ezenta
  • Ugbene, Emmanuel

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  • Chukwuani, Chinyere Mercellina & Olugboji, Akindeji & Akuto, Edward Erdorga & Odebunmi, Akim & Ezeilo, Ezenta & Ugbene, Emmanuel, 2006. "A baseline survey of the Primary Healthcare System in South Eastern Nigeria," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 77(2), pages 182-201, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:hepoli:v:77:y:2006:i:2:p:182-201
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