Table 3.
Features of the four facilities included in the study
| Facility level | Medical doctors | Nurses | Medical attendants | Patients/month | Bed capacity | DM testa | HIV care | Consultation fee (Tshb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dispensary | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1651 | None | No | Yes | 1500c |
| Health centre | 0 | 2 | 8 | 770 | 21 | No | Yes | 1500b |
| District | 2 | 21 | 61 | 5100 | 121 | Yes | Yes | 2000 |
| Referral | 8 | 78 | 106 | 7574 | 400 | Yes | Yes | 5000 |
a
Test for diabetes available.
b
Chronic disease patients are exempt from paying any fee at public facilities.
c
The fee includes charges for any medication dispensed.