Health Information Gaps in Zambia
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By Dr. Yingying Zhou, InterMedia Based on the AudienceScapes nationally representative survey of Zambia, conducted in April and May 2010 The report focuses on how people of different social groups in Zambia gather, share and assess information on key health issues. It showcases how the AudienceScapes survey data can be used by the development community to better target communications and information-sharing efforts. Specifically, the report helps development organizations to identify gaps in access to
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