Comparison of MDA costs of three vertical helminth control programmes in Sub Saharan Africa.

Notes.a A. All SAC 1 treatment over 2 years, B All SAC in target areas & key adults C SAC 2 or more treatments.b Rates as reported by UN ISCED level. Uganda rates are considered to be more the SSA average of 68%.c 1. MDA 2. mapping 3. M&E 4. Prevalence surveys 5. Screening.d B. Faso coverage over 2 years (2004–2005), Uganda: coverage in pilot phase (2003), Niger: coverage in pilot phase (4-2004/4-2005) and second phase (4-2005/4-2006).e Based on first year results in Niger and Uganda.f 1. International support costs, 2. Programme expenditure and costs, 3. Government contribution a) cash & b) recurrent in kind costs (e.g. staff salaries and vehicle usage).g see activities included () including international cost.h Drug usage estimated in Uganda. In Niger usage is based on district registers and is not stated in B Faso.i district costs and () sub district costs. Costs exclude drugs, Uganda delivery cost is reduced by 5% to allow for central overheads.n/a not available n/r not relevant.Sources: [4],[5],[16].