Care Circle serves 212 patients in Surulere, reaching 1,055 since launch
Posted 9 Mar 2026
This update covers Care Circle's January 2026 activities, four months after the clinic opened in Surulere.
In January, we provided free primary care to 212 patients at Care Circle, bringing our cumulative total to 1,055 patients served since we opened in late September 2025. Around 51% of patients were visiting for the first time, while 49% returned for follow-up care, showing that more families are discovering the clinic while others continue coming back.
Malaria remained the most common condition treated, accounting for around 48% of patients. We also treated patients for hypertension and hypertensive urgency (10%), upper respiratory infections (6%), and a range of other conditions including ulcers, joint pain, and infections. Women made up 67% of patients, and adults aged 36–50 were the largest age group. We cared for patients from five communities, including Itire, Aguda, Ikotun, and Okota, with the farthest patient travelling over 20km to reach us.
Most patients live on very limited incomes. The average monthly household income reported by patients was ₦13,728 (about $9.81) per month, typically shared across a household of four people. Nearly all patients remain uninsured, which underlines why access to a free clinic matters so much in this community.
We spent $390 on medications and staff salaries in January. We also collected 3lb of plastic waste through our recycling programme, which helps sustain the clinic's operations.
Activities:
Provided free primary care to 212 patients at Care Circle in Surulere in January 2026
Treated malaria (48% of patients), hypertension (10%), upper respiratory infections (6%), and other conditions including ulcers and joint pain
Served patients from 5 communities: Itire, Aguda, Ikotun, Okota, and surrounding areas
Welcomed 107 first-time patients and 105 returning patients
Collected 3lb of plastic waste through the clinic's recycling programme
Spent $390 on medications and staff salaries to deliver care