Table 1 Key characteristics of study sites
| Â | Jinja | Mbale | Gulu | Hoima | Kabale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Distance from Kampala (km) | 80 km E | 224 km E | 333 km N | 200 km W | 426 km SW |
Population served | 3.5 million | 2 million | 2 million | Over 3 million | 2 million |
Region | Eastern central region | Mid-eastern region | Mid-northern region | Mid-western region | Kigezi region |
Districts served | Bugiri, Buyende, Iganga, Jinja, Kaliro, Kamuli, Kayunga, Luuka, Mayuge, Namutumba, Namayingo | Busia, Budaka, Bududa Kibuku, Kapchorwa, Kween Bukwo, Butalega, Manafwa, Mbale, Pallisa Sironko, Tororo | Amuru, Gulu, Kitgum, Lamwo, Pader, Nwyoa, Oyam | Hoima, Kibale, Masindi, Bulisa, Kiryandongo, Kyankwanzi, Kiboga, and Easter part of DRC | Kabale, Kisoro, Rukungiri, Kanungu and some parts of Ntungamo (as well as ppl from neighboring Rwanda and DRC) |
Estimated annual number of visits to EUa | 10,788 Inpatient | 9156 Inpatient 9540 Outpatient | 4452 Inpatient 8172 Outpatient | 2952 Inpatient | 2076 Inpatient 3240 Outpatient |
No. of beds in hospitalb | 500 | 302 | 335 | 300 | 280 |
No. of staff in EU department over 24 h periodc | 8 Nurses 2 Doctors | 7 Nurses 3 Interns 4 Clinical Officers 1 Medical Officer | 3 Nurses 2 interns 1 Medical Officer | 6 Nurses | 5 Nurses *Medical Officer as needed from Inpatient Ward |