Table 3.

Inventory of equipment and drugs in the 54 health centres that participated in both assessments.

	Preliminary survey	2-year assessment
Equipped to measure BP	67%	100%
Functional glucose meter	14%	70%
At least one anti-hypertensive drug	20%	96%
A least one oral anti-diabetic drug	12%	72%

Equipped to measure BP was defined as having a sphygmomanometer and a stethoscope without leakages or any other visible damages. A functional glucose meter meant that the battery was working and that compatible strips were available. BP: blood pressure.