An OR approach to planning sustainable community health schemes in rural areas of developing countries. poster discussion presentations: planning sustainable community health schemes in rural areas of developing countries using hierarchical location modelling.

Abstract

We are attempting to bridge the gap between planning based on summarising statistics alone and the alternative of a purely soft approach based on local conditions. Amongst other OR methods, simulation of social infuence networks is planned alongside hierarchical location modelling.Difficulties abound but with open-mindedness and the benefits of collaboration with those experienced in the healthcare field, we hope to contribute to a vital arena in the search for sustainable development to benefit those marginalised in society