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Table 4 Distribution of logistical preparedness of health facilities in Kasese and Rubirizi Districts

From: Preparedness of health care systems for Ebola outbreak response in Kasese and Rubirizi districts, Western Uganda

Variable

Kasese (N = 18)

n (%)

Rubirizi (N = 4)

n (%)

Total (N = 22)

n (%)

Have you ever received a Budget/funds for EVD?

 No

100.0(18)

100.0(4)

100.0(22)

Do you have Lab equipment for collecting samples from EVD patients?

 No

83.3(15)

100.0(4)

86.4(19)

 Yes

16.7(3)

0.0(0)

13.6(3)

How many triple packaging kits are in store in case of a suspected EVD patient?

 0

92.9(13)

100.0(4)

94.4(17)

 1

7.1(1)

0.0(0)

5.6(1)

Do you have transport mechanism to send samples for advanced lab analysis?

 No

44.4(8)

75.0(3)

50.0(11)

 Yes

56.65(10)

25.0(1)

50.0(11)

How many PPE sets do you have to aid infection prevention?

 0

81.3(13)

100.0(4)

85.0(17)

 1a

18.9(3)

0.0(0)

15(3)

Does your facility have disinfections and detergents?

 No

5.6(2)

25.0(1)

9.1(2)

 Yes

94.4(17)

75.0(3)

90.9(20)

  1. aThe health facilities with 1 to 3 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) sets for infection prevention