From: A cost function analysis of child health services in four districts in Malawi
Item | Facility type | |
---|---|---|
 | Government health centres | CHAM |
Inputs (Children U5) | Â | Â |
Variable | Â | Â |
Staff remuneration | 22% | 39% |
Training | 9% | 5% |
Vehicle operation & Field visits | 12% | 11% |
Non-medical supplies | 1% | 4% |
Medical Supplies | 6% | 8% |
Pharmaceuticals | 38% | 20% |
Vaccines | 2% | 1% |
Utilities & Maintenance | 3% | 2% |
Lab & X-ray (variable) | -- | 1% |
Subtotal: Variable costs | 93% | 91% |
Fixed | Â | Â |
Building & Equipment (incl. lab/x-ray) | 6% | 5% |
Vehicles | 1% | 4% |
Subtotal: Fixed costs | 7% | 9% |
Average costs calculated with direct allocation (US$) | ||
Outpatient visit (sd) | 5.36 | 7.89 |
(1.92) | (4.39) | |
Inpatient admission (sd) | 15.94 | 39.22 |
 | (7.60) | (17.57) |