Vitamin A supplementation in Tanzania: the impact of a change in programmatic delivery strategy on coverage

Vitamin A supplementation in Tanzania: the impact of a change in programmatic delivery strategy on coverage

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Efficient delivery strategies for health interventions are essential for high and sustainable coverage. We report impact of a change in programmatic delivery strategy from routine delivery through the Expanded Programme on Immunizati...

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Main Authors:	Shekar Meera, Mshinda Hassan M, Schellenberg Joanna, Masanja Honorati, Mugyabuso Joseph KL, Ndossi Godwin D, de Savigny Don
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2006-11-01
Series:	BMC Health Services Research
Online Access:	http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/6/142

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