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Table 3 Number of MDs recommended in staffing levels

From: Training and deployment of medical doctors in Tanzania post-1990s health sector reforms: assessing the achievements

Type/Level of facility

Number of health facilities

Number of MDs recommended per facility

Total number of MDs recommended

Health centres (level 1)

464

1

464

District hospitals/designated hospitals (level 2)

145

8–23

1160–3335

Regional hospitals and other RRH (level 3)

34

29–30

986–1020

Referral/specialized hospitals/national hospital (level 4)

10

Varies depending on catchment

607

MoHSW agencies

N/A

Varies depending on responsibilities

81

Allied health training institutions (that require MDs)

8

Varies depending on size of institution

28

Total

  

3326–5535

  1. Source: United Republic of Tanzania, MoHSW, staffing levels for MoHSW departments, health service facilities, health training institutions and agencies 2014–2018