Overview of health
challenges
Located in West Africa in the Gulf of Guinea, the Republic of Benin has a population of about eight million people. According to the World Health Organization, Benin is characterized by a high population growth of 3.25%.
The ten most common causes of death are neonatal disorders, malaria, lower respiratory infections, diarrheal diseases, ischemic heart disease, stroke, road injuries, TB, congenital defects and HIV/AIDS.

History
The implementation of Rotary Family Health Days in Benin was not done as part of a national program, but rather as one program that comprised the four Rotary districts within the countries of Benin, Togo and Ghana. More than 63 000 beneficiaries were seen during the three day campaign.
The official launch took place on April 12, 2017, with the Minister of Health and several health officials in attendance. Funding of $18 000 was obtained from a Rotary Foundation grant and material sponsorships were received from project partners.

Rotary Family
Health Days Sites
Rotary Family Health Days in Benin was part of a multi-national program that also included sites in Togo and Ghana.
Click on the report below to learn more about the Health Days held in Benin.
Impact
More than 30,000 healthcare services were delivered to 3,999 people at nine sites. This number incuded 1,113 children, 2,532 women and 1,457 men. Each person who visited a site received an average of 8.29 healthcare services.


More than 250 volunteers manned the sites, including 53 members of 17 Rotary clubs and 96 members of 17 Rotaract clubs.


Testimonials
Country Report
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Rotary Family Health Days Report: Benin 2018
Our comprehensive reporting ensures accurate impact assessment, sustainability and accountability. Browse our reports to learn more about our program. As a result of movement and gathering restrictions necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, our 2020 campaign was unable to take place
SPONSORS/PARTNERS
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