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Table 3 Comparing cost of training distance learning IMCI versus standard IMCI courses

From: Evaluation of distance learning IMCI training program: the case of Tanzania

Components of cost

Standard IMCI

Distance learning IMCI

TSH

USDa

TSH

USDb

Human resources: facilitators

50,400,000

24,585

17,280,000

7680

Human resources: participants

138,240,000

67,434

40,320,000

17,920

Transportation and fuel

5,060,000

2468

2,770,800

1231

Refreshments, conference pack

46,650,000

22,756

15,180,000

6747

Training materials and tools

1,480,000

722

4,920,000

2187

Total

41,830,000

117,966

80,470,800

35,765

  1. aOne USD exchanged for 2050 Tanzanian shillings (TSH)
  2. bOne USD exchanged for 2250 TSH. The rates for the standard IMCI were lower because the courses were conducted about 1–2 years earlier