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Decentralization in India's Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) showed limited decision space, impacting immunization program effectiveness. Support for health workers is crucial for improving health outcomes.

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  • Public Health
  • Health Systems Research
  • Health Policy

Background:

  • Decentralization reforms are widespread, yet their impact on health system performance remains unclear.
  • Understanding the relationship between decentralization and health service delivery is critical for improving population health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine how decision space, institutional capacities, and accountability mechanisms in India's Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) relate to immunization program performance.
  • To assess the association between decentralization dimensions and program effectiveness (coverage gap reduction) and efficiency (doses per dollar).

Main Methods:

  • Structured interviews with 24 district, 61 block, and 279 subcenter managers in India.
  • Collected data on decision space, institutional capacity, and accountability.
  • Utilized structural equation modeling (SEM) to analyze associations with DTP3 coverage gap reduction and program efficiency.

Main Results:

  • Most districts and blocks reported low levels of decision space.
  • Institutional capacity and accountability were consistent across surveyed areas.
  • Increased decision space was linked to less progress in closing the immunization coverage gap.

Conclusions:

  • Decentralization in the IMI program, characterized by low decision space, did not improve immunization coverage gap reduction.
  • Targeted support for health workers and managers addressing contextual challenges is recommended.
  • Health system management structures significantly influence service delivery efficiency and effectiveness.