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Table 3 Cost of survey

From: Molecular xenomonitoring for post-validation surveillance of lymphatic filariasis in Togo: no evidence for active transmission

Item

Cost (CFA Francs)

Approximate cost (US$)

%

Consultancy

Per diem

500,000.0

874.10

2.43

Transport

120,000.0

209.800

0.58

Training

Central level per diem

1,127,000.0

1970.3

5.49

Fuel

298,905.0

522.60

1.46

Allowance for supervisors and mosquito collectors

568,000.0

993.00

2.77

Transport for participants

364,000.0

636.40

1.77

Training venues and meals

356,750.0

623.70

1.74

Field collection

Central level per diem

1,818,000.0

3178.30

8.85

Allowances for collectors and supervisors

3,465,000.0

6057.70

16.87

Transport for supervisors

376,275.0

657.80

1.83

Field supplies

2,835,443.0

4957.10

13.80

Other consumables

255,500.0

446.70

1.24

Fuel

617,000.0

1078.70

3.00

Others

98,350.0

171.90

0.48

Sample processing

Mosquito identification

676,000.0

1181.80

3.29

Shipment of samples

120,000.0

209.80

0.58

Laboratory processing charges

5,968,120.0

10,433.80

29.05

Others expenses

Ethics application

200,000.0

349.70

0.97

Vehicle maintenance

300,400.0

525.20

1.46

Data management

200,000.0

349.70

0.97

Communication

214,395.0

374.80

1.04

Photocopies

61,630.0

107.70

0.30

Total

20,540,768.0

35,910.40

100.00

Summary Estimates

~ Sample collection cost per district

8492.20 US$

~ Sample collection cost per week

2547.70 US$

~ Cost per pool collected and processed

45.40 US$

~ Cost per mosquito collected and processed

3.10 US$