National and Subnational Coverage and Other Service Statistics for Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health From Health Facility Data and Surveys in Zimbabwe

Abstract

This synthesis describes the data, methods, and results of an analysis of the health facility data for selected indicators of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child health (RMNCH), supported by survey analyses and health system data where available. It focuses on national and subnational, i.e., the provincial administrative level in the country. The set of indicators is limited but can easily be expanded using similar methods, for instance, family planning, adolescent health, and nutrition. The analyses aim to inform national and global reviews of the progress and performance of the national plan and strategy for RMNCH. A clean dataset from the health facility data (kept in DHIS2 software) was created and used for the analysis and review. This was done through a systematic approach, with ample attention to facility data quality assessment and adjustment, denominator selection, joint assessment of surveys and facility results and consideration of possible other biases.