Table 2.
Activity statistics and unit costs by health facility
| Area covered | Kassab Hospital | Doka Hospital | Bazora Hospital |
|---|---|---|---|
| Between Rahad and Atbara Rivers | Between Rahad and Atbara Rivers | Rahad River Basin | |
| Beds | 68 | 82 | 51 |
| Admissions VL (non-VL) | 805 (95) | 102 (3,049) | 580 (1,198) |
| In-patient days VL (non-VL) | 24,150 (187) | 3,060 (10,641) | 17,400 (3,810) |
| Total in-patient days | 24,337 | 13,701 | 21,210 |
| Average length-of-stay VL (non-VL)* | 30 (2) | 30 (3.5) | 30 (3) |
| Bed occupancy rate | 111% | 46% | 114% |
| Median cost per patient (IQR) (US$) | 154 (137–186) | 366 (349–399) | 117 (100–147) |
*
The ALOS was estimated from a random sample of medical records of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) and non-VL patients.