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The analysis of the relationship between PHC service delivery and child health outcomes revealed that recent supervision (b=0.34, p&lt;0.01) and supervisors\u2019 feedback (b=0.28, p&lt;0.05) were each associated with increased care-seeking for pneumonia. We also observed the associations of several measures of capacity and quality with DPT immunisation. The analysis of maternal health outcomes yielded only a few statistically significant results at p&lt;0.05 level, however, none remained significant after adjusting for other covariates.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The results of this analysis illustrate the heterogeneity in the capacity and quality of PHC service delivery within LMICs. 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