Table 2 Main features of the Wolisso (Ethiopia) and Beira (Mozambique) hospitals
From: International Child Health Elective for Pediatric Residents
Beira (Mozambique) | Wolisso (Ethiopia) | |
|---|---|---|
Hospital authority | State | Catholic Church (CUAMM) |
Total number of beds | 730 | 200 |
Total number of pediatric beds | 128 | 55 |
Pediatric units/services | General Pediatrics | General Pediatric |
Infectious Diseases | Emergency room | |
Malnutrition | ||
Neonatology | ||
Emergency room | ||
Medical and surgical units | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
Surgery | Surgery | |
Obstetrics & Gynecology | Obstetrics & Gynecology | |
Orthopedics | Intensive Care | |
Intensive Care | Rehabilitation | |
Pediatric hospital admissions (year) | 9,000 | 2,500 |
Pediatric ER care visits | 30,000 | 10,000 |
Newborns per year | 6,000 | 3,000 |
University affiliation | With the Catholic University of Beira | No |