Table 1 Summary table indicating the rationale for inclusion of different cost items

1. Capital cost

In this category we included the following;

a. Laptop computers- used to operate the CDSS.

b. Furniture- table and chair for CDSS workstation.

c. Vehicle- for effective support supervision and monitoring (due to distance and terrain, purchase was cheaper as opposed to renting).

d. Facility- space and electricity for CDSS operation.

e. CDSS software – estimated market price.

2. Recurrent cost

In this category we included the following;

a. Transport- running and maintenance cost of the vehicle, and bus, flight and taxi charges.

b. Personnel- time compensation for personnel including an estimation of health workers cost.

c. Training- all costs incurred during basic computer skills and CDSS specific skills training (training materials, allowances, transport, venue and refreshments).

d. Supplies- office supplies and consumables (stationery, printing, photocopying etc.).

e. Communication- mainly internet and telephone cost.