In March, the clinic provided free primary care to 487 patients! This brings its total impact over 4 months of operation to 1,829 people, offering healthcare to Nigerians with no other accessible and affordable options nearby.
| Patients seen in March | 487 patients |
|---|---|
| Total patients seen | 1,829 patients |
Other information:
| Common illnesses | Malaria, hypertension management, peptic ulcer disease, acute watery diarrhea, pruritis, UTIs |
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| Median income of patients | ₦17,892 ($11/month) |
| Youngest patient | 1 year old girl |
| Oldest patient | 88 year old grandma |
| Gender distribution | 68% female, 32% male |
| Plastic waste recycled | 7 lbs. |
As the rainy season begins, malaria cases are rising sharply, with 37% of March patients treated for malaria. Hypertension management followed at 14%. The remaining 47% presented a mix of illnesses such as peptic ulcer disease, acute watery diarrhea, pruritis, UTIs, and others. 15 patients were referred for tertiary care.
At a glance:
| Malaria | 37% |
|---|---|
| Upper respiratory tract infections | Not specified |
| Unmanaged hypertension | 14% |
| Others include peptic ulcer disease, diarrhea, pruritis, UTIs. | 47% |