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Factors associated with the quality of care were identified using multivariable logistic regression analysis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      The evolution of resources varied across the different health regions. At the national level, the overall resource score increased from 12% before the Ebola outbreak to 73% during the outbreak and reached 77% in the post-Ebola period. Overall, the quality of care was rated as good in 60.5% of health facilities. Five factors were independently associated with good-quality care: the presence of a patient diagnostic mechanism (aOR\u2009=\u20093.17; 95% CI: 1.74\u20135.57;\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&amp;lt;\u20090.001), the availability of treatment protocols (aOR\u2009=\u20092.42; 95% CI: 1.27\u20134.61;\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.007), the existence of patient isolation facilities (aOR\u2009=\u20094.76; 95% CI: 1.72\u201313.17;\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.003), effective coordination of case management (aOR\u2009=\u20093.04; 95% CI: 1.10\u20138.39;\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.031), and the availability of dedicated case management teams (aOR\u2009=\u20098.51; 95% CI: 4.07\u201317.76;\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&amp;lt;\u20090.001).\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study highlights a substantial improvement in the resources allocated to the management of epidemic-prone diseases in Guinea following the Ebola virus disease outbreak, reflecting strengthened health system capacity for epidemic preparedness and response. However, sustaining these gains will require continued investment, particularly in health system financing. 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