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DODOWA DSS - GHANA
Objectives
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To take part in
identifying and carrying out priority research to help address policy,
planning and implementation needs of the GHS.
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To help build the capacity to undertake
research and find more efficient/cost effective solutions and
implementation alternatives to identified need and problems.
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To disseminate results of research findings
to key people, policy makers and anyone responsible for health care in a
meaningful way.
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Have a functioning DSS and be part of the
INDEPTH Network
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Be African/International Resource Centre for
building capacity in applied Social Science Research
Priority Research Areas
The main areas of focus
have been the Epidemiological, social, economic and cultural aspects of
malaria. More recently the centre has also focused on equity and health care
financing issues through the implementation of a community based health
Insurance scheme. Setting up of the DSS has opened the opportunity to engage
in other communicable and Non communicable diseases.
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