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

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  • Daniel A. Akinfenwa
  • Adepeju A. Opaleye

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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.

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  • Daniel A. Akinfenwa & Adepeju A. Opaleye, 2023. "Application of facility location-allocation model for tuberculosis sputum referral system," International Journal of Management Concepts and Philosophy, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 16(3), pages 175-194.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijmcph:v:16:y:2023:i:3:p:175-194
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