These are the average costs to treat one child with Burkitt lymphoma in Cameroon.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Blood tests | £5.50 |
| Malaria Film | £1.25 |
| Stool & Urine Sample Analysis | £3.00 |
| Ultrasound Scans | £11.00 |
| Bed Fees | £9.00 |
| Antibiotics | £51.00 |
| Antimalarials | £2.50 |
| Blood Transfusion | £19.25 |
| Pain killers (for Bone Marrow biopsy and Lumbar Puncture) | £19.25 |
| Analgesia and Antiemetics | £1.25 |
| X-ray (per film) | £7.00 |
| Pathology Costs | £20.00 |
| Total | £150.00 |
In the UK, the cost to treat a child with Burkitt Lymphoma is approximately £30,000 (up to £75,000 if the child is sent to the intensive care unit).
For BTMAT in Cameroon, this cost is just £150.