Table 5 Financial module user inputs
From: Modeling the public health impact of malaria vaccines for developers and policymakers
Parameter name | Definition | Input values |
|---|---|---|
Vaccine price | The cost of the vaccine in US dollars (USD) as set by the manufacturer, including insurance and delivery to the airport of a country specified by the consignee. | $ |
Cost of injection equipment and disposal | The cost of the syringes and waste disposal equipment. | $ |
Cost of vaccine delivery | Different costs can be entered for each country, allowing customized estimates that take into account factors such as the cold-chain capacity and transport needs of each. | $ |
Discount rate | A distinct discount rate can be entered for the supplier and the donor, reflecting the cost of capital of each. | % |
Financing scenario | Users select the financing start and end dates. | Years |
Users select the level of country co-pay to complement support from donor organizations. Users can create various financing scenarios. | USD |