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Table 1 Demographic characteristics of the affected health zones (Pawa, Wamba, Poko and Isiro), Oriental Province, DRC

From: Microbiological, clinical and molecular findings of non-typhoidal Salmonella bloodstream infections associated with malaria, Oriental Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Health zones

HGR capacity (numbers of beds)

Surface (km2)

Population (numbers)

HIV prevalence (Pregnant women, %)

Overall acute malnutrition (%)

Pawa

110

2415

157,657

4.7

12.2

Wamba

80

8203

130,473

6.2

10.4

Poko

100

10,876

168,567

5.7

13.3

Isiro

140

1646

208,658

4.5

7.6

  1. HGR General Referral Hospital