Abstract
Introduction
Since the endorsement of GeneXpert MTB/RIF by the WHO, many countries have embarked on implementing this technology. Objective: We outline the cost of installing GeneXpert in district hospitals in Abuja, Nigeria.
Methods
We prospectively documented costs related to the installation of GeneXpert at five sites. Costs were collected from receipts received from suppliers and normalized to USD 2012 values.
Results
Costs were often identified after initiating installation for many reasons. Installation varied widely between sites with sufficient space and power supply; sites with insufficient space or power supply and costs not directly associated with site installation. The basic cost for installation was USD 2,621.98 per machine. Sites that required additional space cost close to USD 7,000.00.
Conclusion
Space and power requirements have a significant effect on installation costs. Countries need to carefully consider the placement of Xpert machines based on the quality and size of the available infrastructure.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Article number | 277 |
| Pages (from-to) | 277 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Journal | Pan African Medical Journal |
| Volume | 18 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 5 Aug 2014 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- Hidden cost
- Low resource -settings
- Operational research
- Tuberculosis
- Xpert-installation
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