INTERNET CONNECTION INFRASTRUCTURE TO 82 MOHCW HEALTH CENTRES

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INTERNET CONNECTION INFRASTRUCTURE TO 82 MOHCW HEALTH CENTRES

Contents i. List of Abbreviations... 72 ii. List of Tables... 72 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY... 1 Summary of Project Requirements... 2 a. Broadband Internet Links... 2 b. Power Sockets Upgrade... 2 c. LOT 6: LANs Installation... 2 Implementation Plan... 3 1.1 BACKGROUND... 3 1.2 OBJECTIVES... 4 1.4 Data Collection... 5 1.5 KEY FINDINGS... 6 1.5.1 Connectivity Issues... 6 1.5.2 Email and Data Transfer Applications... 6 1.5.3 Data Relay Challenges... 7 1.5.4 Computer Hardware challenges... 7 1.6 RECOMMENDATIONS BY CATEGORY... 7 1.6.1 Hardware... 7 1.6.2 Software... 7 1.7 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE FOR MOHCW... 8 2.0 RECOMMENDED IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES... 12 2.1 Strategies... 12 2.2 Risks and Constraints... 12 3.0 RECOMMENDED INFRASTRUCTURE FOR MOHCW... 13 3.1 Recommended Link Technologies by site... 13 3.2 Computer Hardware upgrades by site... 13 3.3 Power Supply... 13 Requested power connection upgrades by site... 13 3.4. Proposed LAN & Internet Connection Equipment... 14 3.4.1 Table of required Internet LAN Hardware by site... 14 3.4.2 Specification of Internet LAN Hardware... 14 3.4.2.1. WIRELESS CARD... 14 3.4.2.2. WIRELESS ACCESS POINT/ROUTER... 14 3.4.3 Specification of Fibre/NewBridge Terminating Hardware... 15 3.4.3.1. NewBridge 2801 DTU... 15 3.4.3.2. Cisco 1941 Router or Newer... 15 4. Tables... 16 5. Appendices... 30

Appendix 5.1 List of Requested sites without Coordinates... 30 PROVINCE DISTRICT HEALTH CENTRE LONGITUDE LATITUDE MASH CENTRAL Bindura Bindura Prov Hosp MASVINGO Masvingo Masvingo Gen. Hosp MASVINGO Masvingo Masvingo District MIDLANDS Gweru Gweru Provincial Hosp MIDLANDS Kwekwe Kwekwe General Hosp 30 Appendix 5.2 List of Requested sites with Coordinates... 30

i. List of Abbreviations ADSL FTP, HTTP HIS IAP, ISP ICT KB, MB, GB Kbps, Mbps LAN MOHCW PC POP POTRAZ UNDP VOIP VPN VSAT WAN WiFi WiMaX WLAN Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Link File Transfer Protocol, Hypertext Transfer Protocol Health Information Service Internet Access Provider, Internet Service Provider Information and Communications Technology Kilobyte, Megabyte, Gigabyte Kilobit per second, Megabit per second Local Area Network Ministry of Health and Child Welfare Personal Computer IAP s Point Of Presence Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe United Nations Development Programme Voice Over Internet Protocol Virtual Private Network Very Small Aperture Terminal Wide Area Network Wireless Fidelity (Wireless Local Area Network Connection) Worldwide Interoperability Microwave Access Wireless Local Area Network ii. List of Tables Table 1. Total Internet Links by technology.2 Table 2. Power Outlet Upgrade 2 Table 3. LAN Installations Hardware....2 Table 4. Implementation plan.... 3 Table 5. Total sites per Broadband Technology...6 Table 6. MOHCW Health Information Service Broadband Internet Access - ADSL Links... 16 Table 7. MOHCW Health Information Service Broadband Internet Access - FIBRE Links... 17 Table 8. WiMax Links in Urban areas only... 18 Table 9. VSAT with WiMax in Urban areas only... 19 Table 10. Existing Computer Hardware by site... 20 Table 11. Requested power connection upgrades by site... 23 Table 12. Required Internet LAN Hardware by site...26

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY As requested in the Terms Of Reference, Digitron Business Systems assessed the needs for Internet based communication for the MOHCW s 78 requested sites countrywide plus an additional 4 as requested by the respective PMDs. The Consultant also established that the 4 additional HIS centres are capturing and submitting information to the next levels. The Consultant hereby present the key findings that were established questionnaires, interviews and discussions with the ministry s officials as well as our own teams visual inspections of the sites and their surrounding. Further information was obtained from Internet Access Providers, by way of email communication, telephone conversations and meetings. Hard and soft copy templates were presented to the IAPs to fill in. Below is a summary of the key findings: Connection Technologies Currently users rely on Telone Dialup/Leased Lines, Econet GPRS/3G. In almost all cases the above transmission technologies have been unreliable and users have resorted to transporting data on memory sticks creating huge turn-around times. 66% of sites can only access GPRS while 34% (shown in Econet s coverage map in Appendix 7.3) can access 3G (which is not always available at the covered sites). GPRS and Dialup cannot push files of the order of 30 to 50MB being handled at the sites. Fixed broadband technologies can cope with the HIS offices current and future tasks well. Currently Zimbabwe has ADSL, Fibre, WiMax and VSAT broadband technologies. Hardware challenges PCs at some sites developed faults and have not been repaired meaning that even with reliable connections, these users may still not be able to transact. Most sites don t have LANs to allow for the sharing of the internet connections. A lot of the PMDs offices have incomplete LANs. Power Supply Most sites have insufficient power outlets meaning users can hardly power up more than 2 computers at the same time. Broadband Connectivity Recommendations Not all the available broadband technologies in the country are found at every site. Using previous experience in the communications industry in the country, here is a list of the 4 technologies in order of preference of their effectiveness (installation costs, subscription costs as well as performance). 1. ADSL 2. FIBRE 3. WIMAX 4. VSAT This means that at a site where the 4 are installable, ADSL will be preferred to all the others, followed by Fibre. At remote sites (in the Rural Areas), a combination of VSAT and WiMax is recommended. VSAT will link one site to the internet and WiMax then beams the signals to other adjacent signals. Installation costs of the WiMax towers are expensive but the bandwidth subscription costs are the lowest. This setup will also be employed in urban centres were ADSL is not available, to propagate Fibre signals to nearby sites Page 1 of 34

Summary of Project Requirements a. Broadband Internet Links The 82 Health centres comprising Broadband Internet hardware, bandwidth subscriptions, installation costs, and other associated ancillary items which is divided into:- ADSL, FIBRE, WiMax and VSAT: Lot Number Broadband Technology Quantity 1 ADSL 17 2 FIBRE 18 3 WIMAX 13 4 VSAT Average 34 Total HIS sites 82 Table 1. Total Internet Links with WiMax in Urban areas only b. Power Sockets Upgrade Most of the sites have a shortage of power sockets, and equipment is being constantly switched on and off to allow swaps when applications or data on a certain PC are required. The 4-way power adapters with genuine surge protection must be used at all sites. Lot Number Item Description Quantity 5 Table 2. Power Outlet Upgrade costs 4 way Power adapter with surge protection 82 c. LOT 6: LANs Installation The LAN networking the HIS PCs at every site to allow them simultaneous Internet access is: Wireless LAN Sites & Add LAN Cables for some PMDs Quantity 1. WLAN Switch 4 x Ethernet Ports & Cat5 for some PMDs 82 2. Wireless 802.11n Network Cards 175 3. Network Cabinet (27 x 6u & 50 x 4u) 77 4. CAT 5 cable(metres) 750 5. LAN Labour, Mileage and Accommodation 82 Table 3. LAN Installation hardware Page 2 of 34

Implementation Plan This Time Table represents the milestones of the estimated total duration of the project and commences from the date of signing The Contract until the final date of Testing and Commissioning of the network. Details in between the milestones will be provided by the contracted suppliers. ACTIVITY DURATION DESCRIPTION P1 Week 1 Contract signing P2 Week 2 Equipment ordering & Project Planning P3 P4 P5 TOTAL Week 3-10 Week 3-18 Week 11-15 Week 19-23 Week 16-18 Week 24-26 18 WEEKS 26 WEEKS Table 4. Implementation plan Network installation (for all other technologies) For fibre + Civil Works Equipment Delivery, Installation & training For fibre Testing and Commissioning For fibre For all other technologies For Fibre 1.1 BACKGROUND The background to this consultancy as stated in the terms of reference is the need for improved information and communication technology in the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare to facilitate transmission of data and reports among Head Office and 82 Provincial, District/Mission and City Hospitals. Availability of timely quality health data is critical for planning, implementation and monitoring of health programs in any country. Timelines and completeness of reports have been very low in Zimbabwe and thus affecting the performances of health programs. Many of the communication needs at district level to facilitate timely submission of reports are unfulfilled because of poor fixed telephone line network and unavailability of internet connections. A recent assessment conducted by CDC/RTI revealed that only 36% of districts make use of email intermittently to transmit data. Most health data is transferred to higher levels using either flash disk, dial-up connections using old Fido email protocols to attach data files or send hardcopies by courier services. Other districts use internet cafes or neighbouring NGO offices for data transfer, when it is appropriate. The current inefficient communication infrastructure in the country is attributed to the economic challenges faced by Zimbabwe over the past decade. As part of the continue effort of the MOHCW to strengthen the health information system, a number of interventions are being pursued in collaboration with donors including CDC/RTI and Page 3 of 34

the GFATM. The District Health Information System (DHIS) was adopted in the country and rolled out to all districts in 2010. The UNDP as part of the GFATM grant has delivered for distribution to all the rural health facilities 1,200 cell phones. The phones will be used to capture and report weekly surveillance data to the national level. The CDC/RTI also commissioned a study in 2010 to conduct an assessment of the state of Zimbabwe s Health Information Department and its capacity. The assessment provided information on the functionality of fixed telephone lines and availability of local cellular network signals and VHF radios at all health facilities of the country. However, the assessment did not specify communication infrastructure needs of the provinces, districts, and facilities. To strengthen the health information system and improve timely flow of data from the lower levels to the national level, the GFATM is supporting the MOHCW to provide 78 province, district and city hospitals with improved communication infrastructure (internet). The Consultant therefore focused on the needs assessment of these sites made recommendations to the MOHCW for implementation to improve the overall ICT of the Institution. The level of connectivity for Internet and Email has changed significantly during the last 5 years with new technology being introduced in Zimbabwe to make communications more reliable and relatively cheaper when compared to other Countries within the region. The dynamic nature of the Information and Communications Technology resulted in the need for the MOHCW to request for an assessment to be made of the available technology to link its Head Office, Provincial and District Offices. It is with the above in mind that the following terms of reference were used to conduct the assessment. 1.2 OBJECTIVES The objectives of the consultancy services are: (a) Assess the communication infrastructure needs of 82 Provincial, District/Mission and City Hospitals in Zimbabwe. The assessment is expected to determine the availability of internet connectivity by type (e.g. broadband, etc.) and what is required to ensure internet functionality at the 82 sites (District/Mission, Provincial and Central Hospital levels and in City Health offices of Bulawayo, Harare and Chitungwiza). (b) Recommend internet connectivity by type most appropriate for each of the 82 sites. The recommended internet type should be able to help strengthen transmission of data and other reports to the national level; (c) Specify the equipment and other ICT needs per site; and (d) Provide an implementation plan with a schedule and budget to assist in the implementation of the recommendations. The service provider should guarantee an average 95% uptime for the Broadband Internet Connections, provided that all other parameters (like power and subscriptions pay-ups) are maintained. Page 4 of 34

1.4 Data Collection The surveys included some of the following key elements: a. Discussions and Interviews with both HIS officers and the MOHCW s ICT team b. Filling in of Questionnaires, c. Inspecting each site for LAN installations (PCs are not always in one office) d. Determining how far away broadband connectivity technologies are from each site e. Evaluating the suitability of the different technologies per every site f. Assessing possibilities of WiMax links between adjacent sites g. Establishing the presence of Mains power and the frequencies of outages Key Factors guiding recommendations for this report: a. List all the possible technologies out of the four (ADSL, FIBRE, WiMax, VSAT) available per site and Current Presence of IAP near the site b. Select the most suitable technology in the following preferred order: (1. ADSL, 2. FIBER, 3 WiMax, 4. VSAT) c. Determine the bandwidth/speed required for each site (depends on number of PCs and applications being run) d. Assess if that technology is sustainable for the assigned site and the overall project e. Establish the IAPs maintenance and monthly subscription costs f. Compare the IAPs response and turn around times Page 5 of 34

1.5 KEY FINDINGS In order to fulfill the objectives of this consultancy work, identification and due attention was given to the following areas in order to enhance and safeguard data delivery: 1.5.1 Connectivity Issues a) Type of Broadband Links available in the country to fulfil the request made by UNDP- GFATM on behalf of Zimbabwe s MOHCW b) There are vast changes that have occurred in the ICT communication sector in the last 4 years, and continuous changes are taking place, meaning old connectivity methods are being constantly replaced by new ones c) ADSL is currently restricted to major urban areas; FIBRE is confined to urban areas and along the country s main highways, while WiMax can distribute signals to adjacent sites at low subscription costs. d) VSAT is available everywhere because of the nature of its signal transmission method. e) IAPs offer varying Levels of maintenance & subscriptions costs, even for the same technology and same bandwidth or connection speeds. f) The IAPs offer very varied response and turn around times. g) Not a single IAP is able to cover the length and breadth of the country h) Four (4) reliable broadband technologies have been selected to provide internet connections as shown in Table 5 below. Total sites per Broadband Technology type Technology No of Sites 1. Fibre 18 2. ADSL/NewBridge 17 3. WiMax 13 4. VSAT 34 TOTAL CONNECTIONS 82 Table 5. Total sites per Broadband Technology 1.5.2 Email and Data Transfer Applications b) Lack of Security & Data protection c) No Centralised Data Repository and User Administration d) No Centralised Email database and control e) Lack of Centralised FTP/HTTP File server at HQ Page 6 of 34

1.5.3 Data Relay Challenges a) Expensive Econet Data Bundles to be replaced by sustainable fixed broadband links; some users resort to Internet Cafes & moving flash disks by public transport b) Data bundles, Internet Cafes & flash disks transport costs frequently paid from users own pockets c) Unpaid bills for Telone dialups d) Frequent Power Outages/Rainy Season Power Faults 1.5.4 Computer Hardware challenges a) Lack of adequate Equipment (6 sites have no printers) b) Failure to Replace faulty Equipment c) Manual capturing of data to paper forms in the field, later transfer to PCs at the office. d) Very frequent Power outages at most sites due to load shedding and faults at most sites e) No functional LANS at most HIS sites f) Inadequate Power sockets most sites. PCs continuously swapped on limited sockets Refer to Table 10 Existing and required computer hardware by site Table 11 Required power outlets upgrade by site Table 12 Required LAN equipment per site 1.6 RECOMMENDATIONS BY CATEGORY 1.6.1 Hardware a) Replace/Repair faulty PCs & Printers, or add printer where there are none a) Add Power sockets or 1 x 4-way power surge at all sites b) Install Invertor and Solar to counter power outages(16hr backup) at some sites c) Install Door and Window Screens + Fire Extinguishers d) Install Wireless LANs (WiFi) at all sites e) Remote VPN Links into Web Applications at HQ f) Procure Netbooks for mobile teams in the field to avoid filling in paper forms and later transferring data to PCs to avoid double work 1.6.2 Software a) Security & Data protection tools must to be used b) Need for Centralised Data Repository and User Administration are required c) Need to implement centrally controlled Web Based Email d) A central FTP/HTTP File server must be installed at HQ Page 7 of 34

1.7 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE FOR MOHCW This document looks at the electronic communications requirements for the MOHCW s Health Information Services and how data will be effectively relayed from one level to the other (District to PMD to HQ and back). The Consultant proposes the distribution of Internet Access Providers (IAP) across the country by Technology type, Geographical distribution and Costeffectiveness. This will enable MOHCW s HIS to smoothly deliver and receive emails as well as transfer key data effortlessly. The fundamental Services are Email and File transfer which are depicted in Fig 1 below. This figure illustrates the available Services and an indication of the Network layout and arrangement of servers required to persistently avail those services to the users. In brief, ADSL, Fibre, WiMax and VSAT will be used to link into the Servers. By estimation, around 160 (82 sites by average of 2-users per site) users will require the Email Service and a central FTP or HTTP server (whichever is easier and cheaper to setup and maintain) at HQ. DROPBOX may be used but it is a free online storage facility offering up to 2GB per user. It might not be exactly appropriate to store government data in a free online storage, as the storage control is in someone s hands. Whenever the MOHCW s Web Applications are ready, it is recommended that the HIS users switchover to them as these will save greatly on bandwidth and faster access. The FTP/HTTP server will be used to exchange large files that cannot be transmitted via Email and will have various security access levels guided by MOHCW procedures and protocols. The envisaged general data flow (both email and file transfer is shown in Fig 3. Here are MOHCW HIS Existing and Proposed Hosted Services: Page 8 of 34

HQ FIBRE From Fig 1, the 3 proposed services (WEBMAIL, VPN, and FTP/HTTP SERVER) services have to be implemented in conjunction with the Broadband Internet connectivity links so that File Transfer as well as Email is made possible. The IAPs must setup the VPN pipes into HQ during the link installations. The VPN setups are not charged and will facilitate secure copying of files from one point to the next. This copying is done via the FTP/HTTP Server at HQ and the WEBMAIL server should be setup at HQ. This way files as large as 50MB can be attached to the Email and those beyond 50MB can be transferred using the FTP/HTTP system. Figure 1 above shows each Province indicating the possible link technologies available to its HIS centres. Each site can be optionally protected from the Internet jungle by a hardware firewall device which also has the capability to scan spam and viruses. The same Firewall will act as a Wireless switch for the Local Area Network (LAN). The Firewall will shield all internal users (including the wireless) from the Internet and will use encrypted access keys for the Wireless connections. Because the Firewall is expensive, it can be deferred during this phase of the project. Page 9 of 34

An illustration of the Broadband Link Technologies Figure 2 shows the various link technologies recommended for the sites. The order of preference where the technologies are present near the site are: 1. ADSL 2. FIBRE 3. WIMAX 4. VSAT ADSL has been placed at the top of the list because of the very low installation and subscriptions costs. The ADSL technology runs on ordinary telephone copper wires that tap into a high speed Digital Switch in the Exchange. From the Digital Switch data is routed to Fibre Optic cables that run to the Internet. This makes ADSL one of the fastest, most efficient and reliable broadband link technologies. The site only needs a pair of Telephone wires. The only current limitation is that Telone has only installed the Digital switches in the major urban areas (Harare, Bulawayo, Gweru and Mutare). Telone is slowly rolling out this technology to other towns as more of the expensive Digital Switches and Fibre cables are installed in those places. FIBRE, though more efficient and faster than ADSL on the last mile, is more expensive (both installation and subscriptions) than ADSL. Page 10 of 34

WiMax bridges are used to connect sites to backhaul links, e.g. extending Fibre, ADSL or VSAT to places where these technologies are difficult to install or when the intention is to share expensive links among multiple sites. WiMax can practically link sites up to 100km by using repeating techniques. Speeds can be up to 108Mbps. Once an organisation is issued with a license to operate WiMax on a certain frequency band from the regulating authority (POTRAZ in Zimbabwe s case), annual subscription fees can be extremely low. POTRAZ informed us that there are no more WiMax frequencies for now, therefore this service can only be provided by the currently licensed IAPs. Even if the WiMax links and frequencies are provided by an IAP, the annual bandwidth fees for Point to Point links are still very low. VSAT is the most expensive and least efficient of the 4 technologies above; it degrades under adverse weather conditions and has some latency introduced by beaming to the skies and back to site. To minimise these conditions, more expensive dish and VSAT modem types have to be employed, meaning prices for both equipment and subscriptions will sore. VSAT is therefore recommended as a last resort technology where the other 3 technologies don t exist. Page 11 of 34

2.0 RECOMMENDED IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES 2.1 Strategies The Health Information Service data transmission upgrade report identified primarily short and medium term interventions to address the current major deficiencies in the communications of data within the MOHCW. In identifying and prioritizing recommended interventions a number of underlying principles have been adopted. These are listed below; 1) The Information and Communications Systems Upgrade is targeted at ensuring that MOHCW WAN is operational with all users accessing Internet/Email and file transfer facilities and other appropriate systems to improve the Institutional capacity of the Provincial Offices, Provincial Hospitals and all district and City Hospitals. 2) An improvement in Internet and Email accessibility is targeted at increasing the ability of MOHCW to transmit Health Systems data much more efficiently and effectively. 3) Development of software/hardware concept for the data management system and operational procedures. 4) Updating and safeguarding of the Health Information Service database. 5) Procuring new software/hardware that will improve service delivery by the MOHCW. 6) Capacitating the MOHCW to produce monthly health management information for consolidation at national level. 7) Capacity building measures in all departments which have an impact on heath Information Systems through training courses and on the job training on the use of Internet and Email for data transmission. 8) Comprehensive improvements in the Internet and Email facilities are considered for the short term in order to improve Health Information Systems. 2.2 Risks and Constraints Whenever recommendations are made for any project, risks and constraints are bound to happen and present negative outcomes thereby prejudicing either the contractor or the customer or both. Possible risks: a. Investing in a technology that might get overwhelmed when demand exceeds capacity b. Installing technology that might get outdated in a short space of time c. Recommending technology that might prove expensive to maintain and run Possible constraints: d. Non availability of preferred technologies on or near several sites e. Limited financial resources to implement preferred technologies f. Restricted resources to roll out both Hardware and Software solutions simultaneously to attain the most desirable ICT solutions Page 12 of 34

3.0 RECOMMENDED INFRASTRUCTURE FOR MOHCW 3.1 Recommended Link Technologies by site A table has been drawn up showing the recommended broadband internet link technology and the possible IAPs suitable per every site. Where the choice of IAP is not obvious for the same signal type (like the VSAT links), the IAP will be indicated as ANY, meaning IAPs will be chosen on merit. The suitable link speed for every site and technology is also indicated. Where two (2) IAPs with the same technology exist, the two (2) recommended IAPs are indicated; the link technology and speed are also shown. Table 06 to 09 show the listing of all the sites and the recommended broadband technology per each site. 3.2 Computer Hardware upgrades by site The HIS sites listed in Table 11 have no printers; Masvingo General Hospital is using a PC borrowed from the School of Nursing. 3 PCs, one each from Maphisa District Hospital, Gweru Provincial Hospital and Shurugwi District Hospital need memory upgrades. 3.3 Power Supply Some centres have inadequate power outlets to accommodate all equipment meaning that additional points or power adapters are needed. Requested power connection upgrades by site Users at most sites requested that more power sockets/connections be added to the offices to avoid constant swapping of equipment to the mains. Table 12 shows the power outlet upgrades required per site. Page 13 of 34

3.4. Proposed LAN & Internet Connection Equipment Most of the PCs are housed in a single room and linking up the computers to the Internet only requires a Wireless AP device with 4 x Ethernet ports and Wireless capability, plus wireless cards installed in the PCs. The Wireless Access point will communicate with the Desktop PCs using add-on Wireless cards as specified in Section 6.2.2 below. All the LAN and Internet terminating equipment (Wireless Access Point/Router, VSAT Modems and Fibre Convertor + Router) is to be housed in a network cabinet (4u or 6u). These will protect the devices from rats, dust and pick pockets. As such it will be easier to install the wireless switch in this cabinet. Using CAT5 cable would entail running both cable and trunking from the cabinet to the network point. There is hardly any maintenance on WiFi LANs since there are no physical cables, connectors, wall sockets and trunking that require regular attention. LAN IP Address Assignment The Fibre terminating router or Wireless Access Point/Router or ASDL modem or VSAT modem all can assign IP addresses to the LAN via inbuilt DHCP server services in the devices. 3.4.1 Table of required Internet LAN Hardware by site All PCs at every site need to connect to the internet simultaneously, and the smartest way of doing that is by installing Wireless LANs (WLANs). These entail putting Wireless network cards in the PCs and linking them together, plus the Internet connection, using a Wireless switch. Table 13 shows the LAN equipment required per site o enable users to simultaneously access the internet. 3.4.2 Specification of Internet LAN Hardware 3.4.2.1. WIRELESS CARD 802.11g/n Wireless Speed of up to 150Mbps Indoor range of ±70m Outdoor range of ±250m PCI /PCI Express Quantity = 175 3.4.2.2. WIRELESS ACCESS POINT/ROUTER 802.11g/n Wireless Speed of up to 150Mbps Quantity = 82 Page 14 of 34

Indoor range of ±70m Outdoor range of ±250m 4 Ethernet ports 10/100Mbps 1 x WAN Ethernet port 10/100Mbps 3.4.3 Specification of Fibre/NewBridge Terminating Hardware 3.4.3.1. NewBridge 2801 DTU Quantity = 2 DB-25, Interface: V.35, V.36, X.21, 120/220 V AC 2801 NTU X.21 Adaptor Cable 2801 NTU PSU (240V-110VA) UK Cord RJ45 L/PROTECTED WALL BOX & F/LEAD 3.4.3.2. Cisco 1941 Router or Newer NewBridge Quantity = 2 and Fibre Terminating Quantity = 18 2 x 10/100/1000T Ethernet, 2 x HWIC Slots 2M Flash/128MB DRAM, 120-240V AC power input For NewBridge only o CISCO HWIC-1T (up to 8Mbps) o CAB-SS-X21FC X.21 Cable, DCE Female-Smart Serial Page 15 of 34

4. Tables Table 06. MOHCW Health Information Service Broadband Internet Access - ADSL Links SITE # PROVINCE DISTRICT HEALTH CENTRE Required Internet Connectivity Best Recommended Speed (Dwn/Up) Proposed Eqpmnt 1 BULAWAYO Bulawayo UBH ADSL 512K/256K ADSL Modem 2 BULAWAYO Bulawayo Ingutsheni Hosp ADSL 512K/256K ADSL Modem 3 BULAWAYO Bulawayo Bulawayo City Health ADSL 1024K/256K ADSL Modem 4 BULAWAYO Bulawayo Mpilo Central Hospital ADSL 512K/256K ADSL Modem 7 HARARE Harare Parirenyatwa Hospital ADSL 512K/256K ADSL Modem 8 HARARE Harare Harare Central Hospital ADSL 512K/256K ADSL Modem 9 HARARE Harare Harare City Health ADSL 512K/256K ADSL Modem 10 MANICALAND PMD PMD Office ADSL 512K/256K ADSL Modem 11 MANICALAND Mutare DMO Mutare Provincial ADSL 512K/256K ADSL Modem 57 MAT NORTH PMD PMD Office Complex ADSL 512K/256k ADSL Modem 63 MAT NORTH Umguza Nyamandlovu Dist Hosp ADSL 512K/256k ADSL Modem 65 MAT SOUTH PMD PMD Office Complex ADSL 512K/256k ADSL Modem 72 MIDLANDS PMD PMD Office Complex ADSL 512K/256K ADSL Modem 75 MIDLANDS Zvishavane Zvishavane District Hosp NewBridge 256K DTU + Router 76 MIDLANDS Gweru Gweru DHE Office ADSL 512K/256K ADSL Modem 77 MIDLANDS Gweru Gweru Provincial Hosp ADSL 512K/256K ADSL Modem 80 MIDLANDS Shurugwi Shurugwi District Hosp NewBridge 256K DTU + Router TOTAL ADSL/NEWBRIDGE SITES 17 16

Table 07. MOHCW Health Information Service Broadband Internet Access - FIBRE Links SITE # PROVINCE DISTRICT HEALTH CENTRE Required Internet Connectivity Recommend Speed Proposed Eqpmnt (Routers) 6 HARARE Chitungwiza Chitungw City Health Fibre 128K to IAP Router 15 MANICALAND Makoni Rusape Distr Hospital Fibre 128K to IAP Router 18 MASH CENTRAL PMD PMD Offices Fibre 256K to IAP Router 28 MASH EAST PMD Mash East PMD Fibre 256K to IAP Router 33 MASH EAST Chikomba Chivhu Gen Hosp Fibre 128K to IAP Router 34 MASH EAST Seke Beatrice Rural Hosp Fibre 128K to IAP Router 40 MASH WEST PMD Mash West PMD Fibre 256K to IAP Router 41 MASH WEST Kariba Kariba District Hosp Fibre 128K to IAP Router 42 MASH WEST Hurungwe Karoi Hospital Fibre 128K to IAP Router 43 MASH WEST Sanyati Kadoma District Hosp Fibre 128K to IAP Router 47 MASH WEST Chegutu Chegutu District Hosp Fibre 128K to IAP Router 48 MASVINGO PMD Masvingo PMD Fibre 128K to IAP Router 66 MAT SOUTH Insiza Filabusi Dist Hosp Fibre 128K to IAP Router 68 MAT SOUTH Beitbridge Beitbridge Dist Hosp Fibre 128K to IAP Router 69 MAT SOUTH Buli/Mangwe Plumtree Dist Hosp Fibre 128K to IAP Router 70 MAT SOUTH Gwanda DHE Office Complex Fibre 128K to IAP Router 79 MIDLANDS Kwekwe Kwekwe General Hosp Fibre 128K to IAP Router 81 MIDLANDS Chirumhanzu Mvuma District Hosp Fibre 128K to IAP Router TOTAL FIBRE SITES 18 17

Table 08. MOHCW Health Information Service Broadband Internet Access - WiMax Links SITE # PROVINCE DISTRICT HEALTH CENTRE Recommend Internet Connectivity Recommended Speed (Dwn/Up) Proposed Eqpmnt Comment 5 HARARE Chitungwiza Chitungwiza Central Hosp WiMax 128K to City Health Bridges + Towers Beam via WiMax from City Heath 17 MANICALAND Chipinge DMO Office Chipinge WiMax To Econet, 256K Bridges + Towers Econet WiMax to Base Station 2km 19 MASH CENTRAL Bindura Bindura Prov Hosp WiMax 256K to PMD Bindura Bridges + Towers Beam via WiMax from PMD, no repeater 20 MASH CENTRAL Bindura Bindura DHE Complex WiMax 256K to PMD Bindura Bridges + Towers Beam via WiMax from PMD, no repeater 21 MASH CENTRAL Shamva Shamva District Hosp WiMax 256K to PMD Bindura Bridges + Towers Beam via WiMax from PMD 30km away 29 MASH EAST Marondera Marondera Prov Hosp WiMax 256K to PMD Bindura Bridges + Towers Beam Fibre via WiMax from PMD 44 MASH WEST Mhondoro Ngezi St Michaels Miss Hosp WiMax To Econet, 256K Bridges + Towers Econet WiMax to Base Station 2km 45 MASH WEST Zvimba Banket District Hosp WiMax 256K to PMD Fibre Bridges + Towers Beam from PMD 20km away 46 MASH WEST Makonde Chinhoyi Prov. Hosp WiMax 256K to PMD Fibre Bridges + Towers Beam Fibre via WiMax from PMD 49 MASVINGO Masvingo Masvingo Gen. Hosp WiMax 128K to PMD Fibre Bridges + Towers Beam Fibre via WiMax from PMD 50 MASVINGO Masvingo Masvingo District WiMax 128K to PMD Fibre Bridges + Towers Gen & Dist HIS about 30m apart 53 MASVINGO Chiredzi Chiredzi General Hosp WiMax To Econet, 256K Bridges + Towers Econet WiMax to Base Station 3km 73 MIDLANDS Gokwe North Gokwe North Dist Hosp WiMax 128K to Gokwe South Bridges + Towers Beam VSAT from Gokwe S 55km away, 1 repeater TOTAL WIMAX SITES 13 18

Table 09. MOHCW Health Information Service Broadband Internet Access - VSAT Links SITE # PROVINCE DISTRICT HEALTH CENTRE Required Connectivity Recommend Speed (Dwn/Up) Proposed Eqpmnt 12 MANICALAND Chimanimani DMO Office Chimanimani VSAT Any, 128K/64K BUC, Dish & Modem 13 MANICALAND Buhera Murambinda Miss Hosp VSAT Any, 128K/64K BUC, Dish & Modem 14 MANICALAND Nyanga Nyanga District Hospital VSAT Any, 128K/64K BUC, Dish & Modem 16 MANICALAND Mutasa DMO Office at DC VSAT Any, 128K/64K BUC, Dish & Modem 22 MASH CENTRAL Rushinga Chimhanda Distr Hosp VSAT Any, 128K/64K BUC, Dish & Modem 23 MASH CENTRAL Mount Darwin Mt Darwin Hospital VSAT Any, 128K/64K BUC, Dish & Modem 24 MASH CENTRAL Guruve Guruve District Hosp VSAT Any, 128K/64K BUC, Dish & Modem 25 MASH CENTRAL Mbire Chitsungo Mission Hosp VSAT Any, 128K/64K BUC, Dish & Modem 26 MASH CENTRAL Centenary St Alberts Mission Hosp VSAT Any, 128K/64K BUC, Dish & Modem 27 MASH CENTRAL Mazowe Concession Dist Hosp VSAT Any, 128K/64K BUC, Dish & Modem 30 MASH EAST UMP Mutawatawa Dist Hosp VSAT Any, 128K/64K BUC, Dish & Modem 31 MASH EAST Goromonzi Makumbi Distrct Hosp VSAT Any, 128K/64K BUC, Dish & Modem 32 MASH EAST Chikomba Sadza District Hosp VSAT Any, 128K/64K BUC, Dish & Modem 35 MASH EAST Wedza Mt St Mary's Hosp VSAT Any, 128K/64K BUC, Dish & Modem 37 MASH EAST Murewa Murewa District Hosp VSAT Any, 128K/64K BUC, Dish & Modem 38 MASH EAST Marondera Chiota Rural Dist Hosp VSAT Any, 128K/64K BUC, Dish & Modem 39 MASH EAST Mutoko Mutoko District Hosp VSAT Any, 128K/64K BUC, Dish & Modem 51 MASVINGO Bikita DHE Complex, Nyika VSAT Any, 128K/64K BUC, Dish & Modem 52 MASVINGO Zaka Ndanga District Hosp VSAT Any, 128K/64K BUC, Dish & Modem 54 MASVINGO Gutu Gutu Mission Hosp VSAT Any, 128K/64K BUC, Dish & Modem 55 MASVINGO Chivi Chivi District Hosp VSAT Any, 128K/64K BUC, Dish & Modem 56 MASVINGO Mwenezi Neshuro District Hosp VSAT Any, 128K/64K BUC, Dish & Modem 58 MAT NORTH Binga Binga District Hospital VSAT Any, 128K/64K BUC, Dish & Modem 59 MAT NORTH Hwange Victorial Falls Hospital VSAT Any, 128K/64K BUC, Dish & Modem 60 MAT NORTH Lupane St Lukes Mission Hosp VSAT Any, 128K/64K BUC, Dish & Modem 61 MAT NORTH Nkayi Nkayi District Hospital VSAT Any, 128K/64K BUC, Dish & Modem 62 MAT NORTH Bubi Inyathi District Hospital VSAT Any, 128K/64K BUC, Dish & Modem 64 MAT NORTH Tsholotsho Tsholotsho Dist Hosp VSAT Any, 128K/64K BUC, Dish & Modem 67 MAT SOUTH Umzingwane Esigodini Hospital VSAT Any, 128K/64K BUC, Dish & Modem 71 MAT SOUTH Matobo Maphisa Dist Hosp VSAT Any, 128K/64K BUC, Dish & Modem 73 MIDLANDS Gokwe North Gokwe North Dist Hosp VSAT Any, 128K/64K BUC, Dish & Modem 74 MIDLANDS Gokwe South Gokwe South Dist Hosp VSAT Any, 128K/64K BUC, Dish & Modem 78 MIDLANDS Silobela Kwekwe District Hosp VSAT Any, 128K/64K BUC, Dish & Modem 82 MIDLANDS Mberengwa Mnene Mission Hosp VSAT Any, 128K/64K BUC, Dish & Modem TOTAL VSAT SITES 34 19

Table 10. Existing Computer Hardware to be Connected to Internet by site SITE # PROVINCE DISTRICT HEALTH CENTRE Current Suitable PCs Current Suitable Printers 1 BULAWAYO Bulawayo UBH 2 x PCs 2 x LJ Printer 2 BULAWAYO Bulawayo Ingutsheni Hosp 2 x PCs 2 x LJ Printer 3 BULAWAYO Bulawayo Bulawayo City Health 1 x PC 1 x LJ Printer 4 BULAWAYO Bulawayo Mpilo Central Hospital 5 x PCs, 1 x Laptop 1 x LJ Printer 5 HARARE Chitungwiza Chitungwiza Cent Hosp 3 x PCs 1 x LJ Printer 6 HARARE Chitungwiza Chitungwiza City Health 2 x PCs 2 x LJ Printer 7 HARARE Harare Parirenyatwa Hospital 2 x PCs None 8 HARARE Harare Harare Central Hospital 3 x PCs 3 x LJ Printer 9 HARARE Harare Harare City Health 3 x PCs 2 x LJ Printer 10 MANICALAND PMD PMD Office 2 x PCs 1 x LJ Printer 11 MANICALAND Mutare DMO Mutare Provincial 2 x PCs 1 x LJ Printer 12 MANICALAND Chimanimani DMO Chimanimani 2 x PCs 1 x LJ Printer 13 MANICALAND Buhera Murambinda Miss Hosp 2 x PCs 1 x LJ Printer 14 MANICALAND Nyanga Nyanga District Hospital 3 x PCs 1 x LJ Printer 15 MANICALAND Makoni Rusape District Hospital 2 x PCs 1 x LJ Printer 16 MANICALAND Mutasa DMO Office at DC 3 x PCs 1 x LJ Printer 17 MANICALAND Chipinge DMO Office Chipinge 2 x PCs 1 x LJ Printer 18 MASH CENTRAL PMD PMD Offices 2 x PCs, 1 x Laptop 2 x LJ Printer 19 MASH CENTRAL Bindura Bindura Prov Hosp 2 x PCs None 20 MASH CENTRAL Bindura Bindura DHE Complex 2 x PCs 3 x LJ Printers 21 MASH CENTRAL Shamva Shamva District Hosp 1 x PC 1 x LJ Printer 22 MASH CENTRAL Rushinga Chimhanda Distr Hosp 3 x PCs 1 x LJ Printer 23 MASH CENTRAL Mount Darwin Mt Darwin Hospital 3 x PCs, 2 x Laptop 4 x LJ Printer 24 MASH CENTRAL Guruve Guruve District Hosp 3 x PCs, 1 x Laptop 2 x LJ Printer 25 MASH CENTRAL Mbire Chitsungo Mission Hosp 2 x PCs 1 x LJ Printer 26 MASH CENTRAL Centenary St Alberts Mission Hosp 1 x PC 1 x LJ Printer 27 MASH CENTRAL Mazowe Concession Dist Hosp 2 x PCs None 20

Table 10. Existing Computer Hardware to be connected to Internet by site (continued ) PROVINCE DISTRICT HEALTH CENTRE Current PCs Current Printers 28 MASH EAST PMD Mash East PMD 4 x PCs 1 x LJ Printer 29 MASH EAST Marondera Marondera Prov Hosp 2 x PCs None 30 MASH EAST UMP Mutawatawa Dist Hosp 1 x PC, 1 x Laptop 2 x LJ Printers 31 MASH EAST Goromonzi Makumbi Distrct Hosp 2 x PCs, 1 x Laptop 2 x LJ Printers 32 MASH EAST Chikomba Sadza District Hosp 1 x PC 1 x LJ Printer 33 MASH EAST Chikomba Chivhu Gen Hosp 2 x PCs 2 x LJ Printers 34 MASH EAST Seke Beatrice Rural Hosp 2 x PCs 1 x LJ Printer 35 MASH EAST Wedza Mt St Mary's Hosp 1 x PC 1 x LJ Printer 36 MASH EAST Mudzi Kotwa District Hosp 2 x PCs 3 x LJ Printers 37 MASH EAST Murewa Murewa District Hosp 3 x PCs, 1 x Laptop 2 x LJ Printers 38 MASH EAST Marondera Chiota Rural Dist Hosp PCs at PMD None 39 MASH EAST Mutoko Mutoko District Hosp 2 x PCs 3 x LJ Printers 40 MASH WEST PMD Mash West PMD 3 x PCs 1 x LJ Printer 41 MASH WEST Kariba Kariba District Hosp 2 x PCs 2 x LJ Printers 42 MASH WEST Hurungwe Karoi Hospital 4 x PCs 3 x LJ Printers 43 MASH WEST Sanyati Kadoma District Hosp 3 x PCs 2 x LJ Printer 44 MASH WEST Mhondoro Ngezi St Michaels Miss Hosp 2 x PCs 1 x LJ Printer 45 MASH WEST Zvimba Banket District Hosp 4 x PCs 2 x LJ Printer 46 MASH WEST Makonde Chinhoyi Prov. Hosp 5 x PCs 2 x LJ Printer 47 MASH WEST Chegutu Chegutu District Hosp 3 x PCs 2 x LJ Printer 48 MASVINGO PMD Masvingo PMD 3 x PCs 2 x LJ Printers 49 MASVINGO Masvingo Masvingo Gen. Hosp 1 x PC None 50 MASVINGO Masvingo Masvingo District 2 x PCs 2 x LJ Printers 51 MASVINGO Bikita DHE Complex, Nyika 2 x PCs, 1 x Laptop 2 x LJ Printers 52 MASVINGO Zaka Ndanga District Hosp 4 x PCs 2 x LJ Printers 53 MASVINGO Chiredzi Chiredzi General Hosp 2 x PCs 2 x LJ Printers 54 MASVINGO Gutu Gutu Mission Hosp 2 x PCs 3 x LJ Printers 55 MASVINGO Chivi Chivi District Hosp 2 x PCs 1 x LJ Printer 56 MASVINGO Mwenezi Neshuro District Hosp 3 x PCs 2 x LJ Printers 21

Table 10. Existing Computer Hardware to be connected to Internet by site (continued ) PROVINCE DISTRICT HEALTH CENTRE Current PCs Current Printers 57 MAT NORTH PMD PMD Office Complex 3 x PCs, 1 x Laptop 3 x LJ Printer 58 MAT NORTH Binga Binga District Hospital 3 x PCs 3 x LJ Printer 59 MAT NORTH Hwange Victorial Falls Hospital 2 x PCs, 1 x Laptop 2 x LJ Printer 60 MAT NORTH Lupane St Lukes Mission Hosp 3 x PCs 2 x LJ Printer 61 MAT NORTH Nkayi Nkayi District Hospital 3 x PCs 2 x LJ Printers 62 MAT NORTH Bubi Inyathi District Hospital 3 x PCs 3 x LJ Printer 63 MAT NORTH Umguza Nyamandlovu Dist Hosp 3 x PCs 3 x LJ Printer 64 MAT NORTH Tsholotsho Tsholotsho Dist Hosp 4 x PCs 2 x LJ Printers 65 MAT SOUTH PMD PMD Office Complex 3 x PCs 1 x LJ Printer 66 MAT SOUTH Insiza Filabusi Dist Hosp 2 x PCs 2 x LJ Printer 67 MAT SOUTH Umzingwane Esigodini Hospital 2 x PCs 1 x LJ Printer 68 MAT SOUTH Beitbridge Beitbridge Dist Hosp 2 x PCs 1 x LJ Printer, 1 x Inkjet 69 MAT SOUTH Bulilima/Mangwe Plumtree Dist Hosp 3 x PCs 2 x LJ Printers 70 MAT SOUTH Gwanda DHE Office Complex 2 x PCs 2 x LJ Printers 71 MAT SOUTH Matobo Maphisa Dist Hosp 2 x PCs 1 x LJ Priner 72 MIDLANDS PMD PMD Office Complex 3 x PCs 2 x LJ Printers 73 MIDLANDS Gokwe North Gokwe North Dist Hosp 4 x PCs 2 x LJ Printer 74 MIDLANDS Gokwe South Gokwe South Dist Hosp 4 x PCs 5 x LJ Printers 75 MIDLANDS Zvishavane Zvishavane District Hosp 2 x PCs 2 x LJ Printer 76 MIDLANDS Gweru Gweru DHE Office 2 x PCs 1 x LJ Printer 77 MIDLANDS Gweru Gweru Provincial Hosp 2 x PCs 2 x LJ Printers 78 MIDLANDS Silobela Kweke District Hosp 2 x PCs, 1 x Laptop 1 x LJ Printer 79 MIDLANDS Kwekwe Kwekwe General Hosp 4 x PCs 1 x LJ Printer 80 MIDLANDS Shurugwi Shurugwi District Hosp 2 x PCs none 81 MIDLANDS Chirumhanzu Mvuma District Hosp 2 x PCs 1 x LJ Printer 82 MIDLANDS Mberengwa Mnene Mission Hosp 3 x PCs 2 x LJ Printers 22

Table 11. MOHCW Health Information Service Additional Power Outlets Needed SITE # PROVINCE DISTRICT HEALTH CENTRE Equipment Required 1 BULAWAYO Bulawayo UBH Add 4-way surge 2 BULAWAYO Bulawayo Ingutsheni Hosp Add 4-way surge 3 BULAWAYO Bulawayo Bulawayo City Health 4-way surge 4 BULAWAYO Bulawayo Mpilo Central Hospital 4-way surge 5 HARARE Chitungwiza Chitungwiza CentralHosp 4-way surge 6 HARARE Chitungwiza Chitungwiza City Health 4-way surge 7 HARARE Harare Parirenyatwa Hospital 4-way surge 8 HARARE Harare Harare Central Hospital 4-way surge 9 HARARE Harare Harare City Health 4-way surge 10 MANICALAND PMD PMD Office 4-way surge 11 MANICALAND Mutare DMO Mutare Provincial 4-way surge 12 MANICALAND Chimanimani DMO Office Chimanimani 4-way surge 13 MANICALAND Buhera Murambinda Miss Hosp 4-way surge 14 MANICALAND Nyanga Nyanga District Hospital 4-way surge 15 MANICALAND Makoni Rusape District Hospital 4-way surge 16 MANICALAND Mutasa DMO Office at DC 4-way surge 17 MANICALAND Chipinge DMO Office Chipinge 4-way surge 18 MASH CENTRAL PMD PMD Offices 4-way surge 19 MASH CENTRAL Bindura Bindura Prov Hosp 4-way surge 20 MASH CENTRAL Bindura Bindura DHE Complex 4-way surge 21 MASH CENTRAL Shamva Shamva District Hosp 4-way surge 22 MASH CENTRAL Rushinga Chimhanda Distr Hosp 4-way surge 23 MASH CENTRAL Mount Darwin Mt Darwin Hospital 4-way surge 24 MASH CENTRAL Guruve Guruve District Hosp 4-way surge 25 MASH CENTRAL Mbire Chitsungo Mission Hosp 4-way surge 26 MASH CENTRAL Centenary St Alberts Mission Hosp 4-way surge 27 MASH CENTRAL Mazowe Concession Dist Hosp 4-way surge 23

Table 11. Requested power connection upgrades by site (continued...) PROVINCE DISTRICT HEALTH CENTRE Comment and Equipment Required 28 MASH EAST PMD Mash East PMD 4-way surge 29 MASH EAST Marondera Marondera Prov Hosp 4-way surge 30 MASH EAST UMP Mutawatawa Dist Hosp 4-way surge 31 MASH EAST Goromonzi Makumbi Distrct Hosp 4-way surge 32 MASH EAST Chikomba Sadza District Hosp 4-way surge 33 MASH EAST Chikomba Chivhu Gen Hosp 4-way surge 34 MASH EAST Seke Beatrice Rural Hosp 4-way surge 35 MASH EAST Wedza Mt St Mary's Hosp 4-way surge 36 MASH EAST Mudzi Kotwa District Hosp 4-way surge 37 MASH EAST Murewa Murewa District Hosp 4-way surge 38 MASH EAST Marondera Chiota Rural Dist Hosp 4-way surge 39 MASH EAST Mutoko Mutoko District Hosp 4-way surge 40 MASH WEST PMD Mash West PMD 4-way surge 41 MASH WEST Kariba Kariba District Hosp 4-way surge 42 MASH WEST Hurungwe Karoi Hospital 4-way surge 43 MASH WEST Sanyati Kadoma District Hosp 4-way surge 44 MASH WEST Mhondoro Ngezi St Michaels Miss Hosp 4-way surge 45 MASH WEST Zvimba Banket District Hosp 4-way surge 46 MASH WEST Makonde Chinhoyi Prov. Hosp 4-way surge 47 MASH WEST Chegutu Chegutu District Hosp 4-way surge 48 MASVINGO PMD Masvingo PMD 4-way surge 49 MASVINGO Masvingo Masvingo Gen. Hosp 4-way surge 50 MASVINGO Masvingo Masvingo District 4-way surge 51 MASVINGO Bikita DHE Complex, Nyika 4-way surge 52 MASVINGO Zaka Ndanga District Hosp 4-way surge 53 MASVINGO Chiredzi Chiredzi General Hosp 4-way surge 54 MASVINGO Gutu Gutu Mission Hosp 4-way surge 55 MASVINGO Chivi Chivi District Hosp 4-way surge 56 MASVINGO Mwenezi Neshuro District Hosp 4-way surge 24

Table 11. Requested power connection upgrades by site (continued...) PROVINCE DISTRICT HEALTH CENTRE Comment and Equipment Required 57 MAT NORTH PMD PMD Office Complex 4-way surge 58 MAT NORTH Binga Binga District Hospital 4-way surge 59 MAT NORTH Hwange Victorial Falls Hospital 4-way surge 60 MAT NORTH Lupane St Lukes Mission Hosp 4-way surge 61 MAT NORTH Nkayi Nkayi District Hospital 4-way surge 62 MAT NORTH Bubi Inyathi District Hospital 4-way surge 63 MAT NORTH Umguza Nyamandlovu Dist Hosp 4-way surge 64 MAT NORTH Tsholotsho Tsholotsho Dist Hosp 4-way surge 65 MAT SOUTH PMD PMD Office Complex 4-way surge 66 MAT SOUTH Insiza Filabusi Dist Hosp Add 4-way surge 67 MAT SOUTH Umzingwane Esigodini Hospital Add 4-way surge 68 MAT SOUTH Beitbridge Beitbridge Dist Hosp Add 4-way surge 69 MAT SOUTH Bulilima/Mangwe Plumtree Dist Hosp Add 4-way surge 70 MAT SOUTH Gwanda DHE Office Complex 4-way surge 71 MAT SOUTH Matobo Maphisa Dist Hosp Add 4-way surge 72 MIDLANDS PMD PMD Office Complex Add 4-way surge 73 MIDLANDS Gokwe North Gokwe North Dist Hosp 4-way surge 74 MIDLANDS Gokwe South Gokwe South Dist Hosp 4-way surge 75 MIDLANDS Zvishavane Zvishavane District Hosp Add 4-way surge 76 MIDLANDS Gweru Gweru DHE Office Add 4-way surge 77 MIDLANDS Gweru Gweru Provincial Hosp Add 4-way surge 78 MIDLANDS Silobela Kweke District Hosp 4-way surge 79 MIDLANDS Kwekwe Kwekwe General Hosp 4-way surge 80 MIDLANDS Shurugwi Shurugwi District Hosp Add 4-way surge 81 MIDLANDS Chirumhanzu Mvuma District Hosp Add 4-way surge 82 MIDLANDS Mberengwa Mnene Mission Hosp Add 4-way surge Total Power 4-way Power Surges 82 25

MOHCW Health Information Service Required Internet Connectivity LAN Equipment by site Table 12. PROVINCE DISTRICT HEALTH CENTRE Internet LAN Switch Wireless Cards CAT5 Cabling Network Cabinet 1 BULAWAYO Bulawayo UBH 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 2 x PCI 802.11n 4u Cabinet,2 shelves 2 BULAWAYO Bulawayo Ingutsheni Hosp 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 2 x PCI 802.11n 4u Cabinet,2 shelves 3 BULAWAYO Bulawayo Bulawayo City Health 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 0 50m+accessories, 1PC 4 BULAWAYO Bulawayo Mpilo Central Hospital 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 5 x PCI 802.11n 4u Cabinet,2 shelves 5 HARARE Chitungwiza Chitungwiza Central Hosp 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 0 100m+accessories, 3PCs 6 HARARE Chitungwiza Chitungwiza City Health 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 0 100m+accessories, 2PCs 7 HARARE Harare Parirenyatwa Hospital 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 2 x PCI 802.11n 4u Cabinet,2 shelves 8 HARARE Harare Harare Central Hospital 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 0 100m+accessories, 2PCs 9 HARARE Harare Harare City Health 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 0 50m+accessories, 3PCs 10 MANICALAND PMD PMD Office 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 0 50m+accessories, 2PCs 4u Cabinet,2 shelves 11 MANICALAND Mutare DMO Mutare Provincial 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 2 x PCI 802.11n 4u Cabinet,2 shelves 12 MANICALAND Chimanimani DMO Office Chimanimani 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 2 x PCI 802.11n 6u Cabinet,2 shelves 13 MANICALAND Buhera Murambinda Miss Hosp 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 2 x PCI 802.11n 6u Cabinet,2 shelves 14 MANICALAND Nyanga Nyanga District Hospital 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 3 x PCI 802.11n 6u Cabinet,2 shelves 15 MANICALAND Makoni Rusape District Hospital 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 2 x PCI 802.11n 4u Cabinet,2 shelves 16 MANICALAND Mutasa DMO Office at DC 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 3 x PCI 802.11n 6u Cabinet,2 shelves 17 MANICALAND Chipinge DMO Office Chipinge 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 2 x PCI 802.11n 4u Cabinet,2 shelves 18 MASH CENTRAL PMD PMD Offices 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 2 x PCI 802.11n 4u Cabinet,2 shelves 19 MASH CENTRAL Bindura Bindura Prov Hosp 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 2 x PCI 802.11n 4u Cabinet,2 shelves 20 MASH CENTRAL Bindura Bindura DHE Complex 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 2 x PCI 802.11n 4u Cabinet,2 shelves 21 MASH CENTRAL Shamva Shamva District Hosp 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 1 x PCI 802.11n 4u Cabinet,2 shelves 22 MASH CENTRAL Rushinga Chimhanda Distr Hosp 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 0 50m+accessories, 2PCs 4u Cabinet,2 shelves 23 MASH CENTRAL Mt Darwin Mt Darwin Hospital 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 3 x PCI 802.11n 6u Cabinet,2 shelves 24 MASH CENTRAL Guruve Guruve District Hosp 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 3 x PCI 802.11n 6u Cabinet,2 shelves 25 MASH CENTRAL Mbire Chitsungo Mission Hosp 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 2 x PCI 802.11n 6u Cabinet,2 shelves 26 MASH CENTRAL Centenary St Alberts Mission Hosp 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 1 x PCI 802.11n 4u Cabinet,2 shelves 27 MASH CENTRAL Mazowe Concession Dist Hosp 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 2 x PCI 802.11n 4u Cabinet,2 shelves 70 26

MOHCW Health Information Service Required Internet Connectivity LAN Equipment by site Table 12. (continued ) PROVINCE DISTRICT HEALTH CENTRE Internet LAN Switch Wireless Cards CAT5 Cabling Network Cabinet 28 MASH EAST PMD Mash East PMD 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 2 x PCI 802.11n 4u Cabinet,2 shelves 29 MASH EAST Marondera Marondera Prov Hosp 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 2 x PCI 802.11n 4u Cabinet,2 shelves 30 MASH EAST UMP Mutawatawa Dist Hosp 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 1 x PCI 802.11n 6u Cabinet,2 shelves 31 MASH EAST Goromonzi Makumbi Distrct Hosp 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 2 x PCI 802.11n 6u Cabinet,2 shelves 32 MASH EAST Chikomba Sadza District Hosp 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 1 x PCI 802.11n 6u Cabinet,2 shelves 33 MASH EAST Chikomba Chivhu Gen Hosp 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 2 x PCI 802.11n 4u Cabinet,2 shelves 34 MASH EAST Seke Beatrice Rural Hosp 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 2 x PCI 802.11n 4u Cabinet,2 shelves 35 MASH EAST Wedza Mt St Mary's Hosp 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 1 x PCI 802.11n 6u Cabinet,2 shelves 36 MASH EAST Mudzi Kotwa District Hosp 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 2 x PCI 802.11n 4u Cabinet,2 shelves 37 MASH EAST Murewa Murewa District Hosp 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 3 x PCI 802.11n 6u Cabinet,2 shelves 38 MASH EAST Marondera Chiota Rural Dist Hosp 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 2 x PCI 802.11n 6u Cabinet,2 shelves 39 MASH EAST Mutoko Mutoko District Hosp 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 2 x PCI 802.11n 6u Cabinet,2 shelves 40 MASH WEST PMD Mash West PMD 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 3 x PCI 802.11n 4u Cabinet,2 shelves 41 MASH WEST Kariba Kariba District Hosp 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 2 x PCI 802.11n 4u Cabinet,2 shelves 42 MASH WEST Hurungwe Karoi Hospital 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 4 x PCI 802.11n 4u Cabinet,2 shelves 43 MASH WEST Sanyati Kadoma District Hosp 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 3 x PCI 802.11n 4u Cabinet,2 shelves 44 MASH WEST Mhondoro Ngezi St Michaels Miss Hosp 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 2 x PCI 802.11n 4u Cabinet,2 shelves 45 MASH WEST Zvimba Banket District Hosp 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 4 x PCI 802.11n 4u Cabinet,2 shelves 46 MASH WEST Makonde Chinhoyi Prov. Hosp 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 5 x PCI 802.11n 4u Cabinet,2 shelves 47 MASH WEST Chegutu Chegutu District Hosp 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 3 x PCI 802.11n 4u Cabinet,2 shelves 48 MASVINGO PMD Masvingo PMD 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 0 100m+accessories, 3PCs 49 MASVINGO Masvingo Masvingo Gen. Hosp 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 1 x PCI 802.11n 4u Cabinet,2 shelves 50 MASVINGO Masvingo Masvingo District 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 2 x PCI 802.11n 4u Cabinet,2 shelves 51 MASVINGO Bikita DHE Complex, Nyika 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 2 x PCI 802.11n 6u Cabinet,2 shelves 52 MASVINGO Zaka Ndanga District Hosp 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 4 x PCI 802.11n 6u Cabinet,2 shelves 53 MASVINGO Chiredzi Chiredzi General Hosp 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 2 x PCI 802.11n 4u Cabinet,2 shelves 54 MASVINGO Gutu Gutu Mission Hosp 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 2 x PCI 802.11n 6u Cabinet,2 shelves 55 MASVINGO Chivi Chivi District Hosp 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 2 x PCI 802.11n 6u Cabinet,2 shelves 56 MASVINGO Mwenezi Neshuro District Hosp 4-Port Ethernet WLAN AP 3 x PCI 802.11n 6u Cabinet,2 shelves 27