Table 2. Annual costs of operating a paediatric oncology department in Haiti.
| Cost category | Cost (USD) | Cost per patient (USD) | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical personnel | $161,942 | $2,188 | 20% |
| Non-medical personnel | $37,193 | $503 | 5% |
| Housing | $55,980 | $756 | 7% |
| Outpatient clinic | $23,292 | 4315 | 3% |
| Pharmacy | $203,609 | $2,751 | 25% |
| Labs | $60,669 | $820 | 8% |
| Imaging | $39,619 | $535 | 5% |
| Radiation | $61,123 | $826 | 8% |
| Surgery | $61,921 | $837 | 8% |
| Blood bank | $3,365 | $45 | 0% |
| Subtotal | $708,713 | $9,577 | |
| Central administration | $94,471 | $1,277 | 12% |
| Total | $803,184 | $10,854 |
Conversion rate for year 2017: 1 USD = 63.78 Haitian Gourde