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Strategic placement of new community health centres (CHCs) can significantly improve healthcare access in underserved areas. This study used population forecasting and spatial modeling to optimize CHC locations for equitable service delivery.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Spatial Planning
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Equitable healthcare access is crucial for societal welfare and public health.
  • West Java, Indonesia faces healthcare infrastructure pressure due to population growth and geographic disparities.
  • Uneven distribution of community health centres (CHCs) necessitates strategic expansion, particularly in urban areas.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and apply an integrated modeling framework for long-term planning of community health centres (CHCs) in Kota Bandung, Indonesia.
  • To optimize the location of new CHCs to improve healthcare access in underserved regions.
  • To address healthcare disparities exacerbated by population growth and uneven service distribution.

Main Methods:

  • Integrated approach combining population forecasting (ARIMA model to 2045), spatial demand estimation (using population density and grid data), and optimization modeling (three mixed-integer linear programming models).
  • Forecasting population growth to inform future healthcare demand.
  • Developing optimization models to maximize coverage, minimize travel time, or balance both objectives for CHC placement.

Main Results:

  • Population forecasts indicate a consistent rise in primary healthcare demand, with growth hotspots in underserved areas.
  • Optimization scenarios demonstrate that strategic CHC placement can significantly increase service coverage and reduce healthcare access disparities.
  • Simulations showed that prioritizing equitable arrangement enhances accessibility for marginalized populations by aligning resources with geospatial demand.

Conclusions:

  • The integrated modeling framework offers a practical approach for health infrastructure planning in resource-limited settings.
  • Data-driven decisions on CHC placement can be made by regional health authorities, enhancing access and equity.
  • Findings support Indonesia's Universal Health Coverage initiatives by improving primary healthcare service delivery.