Table 1 Costs included in the analysis

Capital

Training: initial and ongoing

Equipment: computer, desks, chairs, pallets and measuring devices

Recurrent

Staff

   National level:program managers

   Provincial level: health provincial director, chief medical officer, nutritional assistant, multidisciplinary team manager, and administrative assistant

   District level: medical doctor, social assistant, warehouse manager, food distribution members, and guards

Food: maize, soya, and cowpeas

Materials and supplies: cards, cleaning material, office supplies, and other consumables

Transport operational costs: fuel, depreciation, vehicle running costs, and vehicle maintenance

Other recurrent costs: car rental, warehouse and office rental, product storage and handling and staff duty travel and communication