Definition & calculation
Sum all outpatient curative consultations recorded across supported facilities during the reporting period.
Means of verification
Facility OPD registers / HMIS; tally sheets
Interpretation
Direction: Higher is better
Typical reporting frequency: Monthly or quarterly
Guidance & common pitfalls
A volume/reach output, not a coverage measure. State explicitly that this counts consultations (contacts), not unique individuals, since one person may consult more than once; do not present it as population coverage.
This library is a curated reference to adapt, aligned generically with recognised humanitarian frameworks (Sphere, cluster registries, IASC, CHS and others). It is not an official indicator registry — always use the exact indicator definitions your donor or cluster requires.
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