Project report: Jan 2025 - Community micro-clinic in Oworoshoki, Lagos
Introduction
In January, the clinic provided free primary care to 312 patients! This brings its total impact over two months of operation to 649 people, offering healthcare to Nigerians with no other accessible and affordable options nearby.
| Patients seen in January | 312 patients |
| Total patients seen | 649 patients |
Other information:
| Common illnesses | Malaria, Upper respiratory tract infections, unmanaged hypertension. |
| Median income of patients | N29,000 ($19/month) |
| Youngest patient | 1 year old baby girl |
| Oldest patient | 87 year old grandma |
| Gender distribution | 64% female, 36% male |
| Plastic waste recycled | 7 lbs |
Impact data from the clinic
Distribution by Illness
In January, the clinic treated a wider range of illnesses, with 58% of patients presenting conditions outside the usual three—malaria, hypertension, and URTI. These included amenorrhea, irregular menstruation, partial strokes, diabetes, allergies, and peptic ulcers.
Three patients were at severe risk of death but received timely treatment and were referred to a tertiary hospital: a 57-year-old woman with angina (a heart attack symptom), a 60-year-old man showing signs of a partial stroke, and a 7-year-old girl with severe malaria symptoms. Additionally, a patient with a minor wound received prompt care to prevent infection.
Similar to last month, 95% of patients were first-time visitors, while 5% returned for follow-ups or new concerns.
The clinic staff continue to follow up with all patients within a week of their visit. Most January patients have been checked on and are recovering well.
| Malaria | 26% |
| Upper respiratory tract infections | 10% |
| Unmanaged hypertension | 6% |
| Others include wound dressing, amenorrhea, angina, irregular menstruation, vitamin deficiency, diabetes, allergies, peptic ulcers. | 53% |
Distribution by Income
The average and median monthly household income of patients who visited the clinic in January was N29,000 ($19/month), lower than last month's N47,000.
Patients over 18 reported an average of two children or dependents. This means most patients earning N29,000 ($19) per month support a household of three to four people.
As a result, the average household-adjusted income per person was about $5 per month in January.
Approximately 98.7% of patients this month were uninsured, reflecting a continuing trend in Nigeria.
| Average monthly household income of a patient | N29,000 ($19 / month) |
| Average number of dependents / children by household cared for by patients above 18 | 2 |
| % of patients with no insurance | 98.7% |
Distribution by Age
Children and young adults made up the largest demographic (34%), with those under 18 accounting for 30% of total patients.
The next largest group was middle-aged patients (36-50 years), making up 28% of visits.
Our youngest patient was a 1-year-old baby girl treated for malaria, while our oldest was an 87-year-old grandmother treated for unmanaged hypertension.
| 0-18 | 30% |
| 19-25 | 4% |
| 26-35 | 12% |
| 36-50 | 28% |
| 51-60 | 14% |
| 60+ | 12% |
Distribution by Gender
64% of patients self-identified as female, and 36% as male.
| Female | 64% |
| Male | 36% |
Distribution by Location
While most patients (80%) live in the Oworoshoki community, the clinic continues to welcome patients from nearby and distant areas that lack affordable healthcare, including Bariga, Gbagada, Ketu, and Ikorodu.
Patients traveled between 4.4 km (3 miles) and 22 km (14 miles) to visit the clinic. Some commuted for up to an hour, considering typical traffic.
| Communities represented in the clinic | 5 |
| Farthest distance travelled by a patient | 22km (14 miles) |
Sustaining the clinic
Patients recycled 7 lbs of plastic waste in January, which will be remitted at the end of the quarter. In April, WeCyclers will calculate the total value in Naira and deposit it to the clinic.
We plan to expand our outreach to individuals and businesses in the community to encourage more recycling in support of the clinic's sustainability.
Outro
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