Postnatal care coverage in Senegal indicated steady growth from 2013 to 2023, peaking at 80.8 units of mothers in 2023. The year-on-year variations showcase significant fluctuations, such as a notable increase in 2014 by 13.51%, while subsequent years saw more modest changes. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2016 to 2023 has been relatively stable, indicating enhanced postnatal care practices. By 2028, the forecasted CAGR is 0.58%, which implies a more modest yet consistent growth, projecting a value of 83.8 units of mothers.
Key points:
- 2023: Postnatal care coverage stood at 80.8 units of mothers.
- Year-on-year growth has seen variability, with a high of 13.51% in 2014 and a more measured 0.75% growth by 2023.
- The forecast indicates a future CAGR of 0.58%, suggesting continued, albeit gradual enhancement in postnatal care coverage.
Future trends to watch for include potential initiatives by health authorities to further improve coverage, and the impact of socio-economic factors on postnatal healthcare access. Continued investment in healthcare infrastructure and education for maternal care could play critical roles in achieving these forecasted growth rates.
