Thanzi La Mawa: Integrated Analysis of Health System Capabilities and Effects on Population Health in Malawi and Eastern, Central and Southern Africa

Those responsible for the healthcare sectors in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa must decide what to do with limited resources to create the greatest possible health benefits for people they serve. However, deciding on how and what services should be provided is difficult because healthcare is complex, the needs of the population are many and not every possible service can be afforded. We will build a computer model of the healthcare system, which will help because the effect of different choices can then be examined before they are implemented. We will work with the government of Malawi to tackle the questions it faces and also support analysts in the region to use the computer model to tackle the questions being faced elsewhere. This should lead to better decision making and contribute to improvements in health.