| dc.description.abstract | The study “the contribution of non-governmental organizations in delivery of basic health
services in partnership with local government” was aimed at assessing the contribution of non
governmental organizations in the delivery of basic health services in Yei River County through
collaboration with the Local Government. The study was guided by the following objectives; to
identify the various activities carried out by the Non-Governmental Organizations in Yei Civil
Hospital and Martha Primary Health Care Centre; establish the beneficiaries’ appreciation of the
health services provided by the Non- Governmental Organizations in Yei Civil Hospital and
Martha Primary Health Care; assess the challenges faced by the NGOs in the delivery of health
care support in Yei River County and suggest ways for effective and efficient delivery of health
services. The study used a case design study which employed both qualitative and quantitative
techniques. The study used questionnaires and interview guides to collect primary data and then
the data from the field was analyzed by using Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS)
version 17.0 software.
The study revealed that that, NGOs make successful contributions to health in certain
circumstances. NGOs have made significant contributions to reproductive and sexual health in
many areas in the Yei River County. The research also found that effectively run NGO
reproductive and child health services have decreased child and maternal mortality in Martha
Primary health care and to some extent Yei Civil hospital. The importance of (NGOs) in the
delivery of services have gained recognition in Yei River County in terms of filling gaps in
government programmes, the research also established that the contribution of Non
governmental Organizations has also provided Yei River community with a choice of service
outlets and to create an effective voice in respect of service needs and expectations.
Suggested ways forwarded were making of better resources to the health facilities so that clinical
staff (doctors, nurses, midwives) could improve on their full potential. Improve on the
availability of equipment for health care. Need for recruitment of adequate skilled medical
personnel at all categories i.e. from nursing, midwives, lab technicians and doctors. There should
be provision of modern medical equipment to Yei Civil Hospital and Martha Primary health Care
Centre to help in the investigation and management of health care cases. | en_US |
