Where are the EMS base stations in Guinea-Bissau

How many maternal and child health centers are there in Guinea-Bissau?

There are four Maternal and Child Health Centers in Guinea-Bissau, located in urban areas of Bafata, Cacheu, Gabu and Bissau. Three of these centers report being open less than 7 days per week and between 8 to 12 hours per day. On average they have 12 health workers that provide an average total of nearly 625 patients per month.

How many health facilities are there in Guinea-Bissau?

The SDI survey in Guinea-Bissau visited a total of 132 of the 133 public health facilities reporting a total staff of 2338 of which 1522 are health workers. The number of health facilities per region varies between 8 facilities in Biombo and 21 in the region of Cacheu.

What equipment do health facilities in Guinea-Bissau have?

Health facilities in Guinea-Bissau have a high availability of basic equipment defined as a functional weighing scale, thermometer and stethoscope (92%), but when this measure is adjusted for the availability of a working refrigerator and sterilization equipment, the measure drops dramatically to 55%.

Does Guinea Bissau have tuberculosis screening?

For adults presenting with a cough, 45% of recommended actions are taken for screening of tuberculosis. Patient satisfaction with outpatient services received, is generally high in Guinea Bissau but it varies across types of consultations and region.