In April, the clinic provided free primary care to 357 patients! This brings its total impact over 5 months of operation to 2,186 people, offering healthcare to Nigerians with no other accessible and affordable options nearby.
Patients seen in April | 357 patients |
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Total patients seen | 2,186 patients |
Other information:
Common illnesses | Malaria, hypertension management, upper respiratory infection |
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Median income of patients | ₦30,549 ($20/month) |
Youngest patient | 1-year-old baby boy |
Oldest patient | 80-year-old grandma |
Gender distribution | 69% female, 31% male |
Plastic waste recycled | 10 lbs. |
Clinic staff diagnosed and treated a range of illnesses in April. Measles was detected and treated early in a 12-year-old girl. Other cases included malaria (30%), upper respiratory tract infections (13%), and unmanaged hypertension (12%). Additional diagnoses included rashes, peptic ulcers, insomnia, and more.
At a glance:
Malaria | 30% |
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Upper respiratory tract infections | 13% |
Unmanaged hypertension | 12% |
Others include measles, peptic ulcer, rashes, myalgia | 47% |