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Table 2 Distribution of health facilities by type and ownership by December 2015

From: Development and upgrading of public primary healthcare facilities with essential surgical services infrastructure: a strategy towards achieving universal health coverage in Tanzania

Level

Total

Type of health facility

Requirement

Health Facilities

Government owned

Privately owned

Total

Village

12,545

Dispensaries

12,545

4554 (36%)

2086

6640 (53%)

Ward

4420

Health center

4420

518 (12%)

183

701 (15.8%)

District Council

185

District Hospital

184

70 (65%)

38

108 (94.6%)