# Steps in Creating Health Catchment Area Geospatial Databases

1. Create an inventory of (non)-existing health catchment areas.
2. Obtain health facility master-lists from Ministries of Health.
3. Obtain list of villages per catchment areas.
4. Collect geolocation of villages and health facilities.
5. Establish a clear validation process on the method to create health catchment areas.
6. Define a proper maintenance system of the database. 

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