María Teresa Health Centre
A dispensary serving students and the population of Nikki
Photo gallery
María Teresa Health Centre — Exterior view
Health Centre — Consultation room
Health Centre — Medical equipment
Health Centre — Pharmacy
Health Centre — Waiting room
Health Centre — Ophthalmological consultation
Health Centre — Eye examination
Health Centre — Glasses delivery
Health Centre — Consultation campaign
Health Centre — Medical team
Health Centre — Child care
Health Centre — Local population
Health Centre — Ophthalmological surgery
Health Centre — Operating room
Health Centre — Overview
What is the Health Centre?
The Health Centre means that a dispensary in the school complex is available to students and teaching staff, which, during campaigns by Spanish volunteer ophthalmologists, also benefits the population of the region, particularly Nikki.
5th Campaign — La Arruzafa Foundation
"For 10 days, a team of Spanish volunteers worked tirelessly. Over 1,000 people attended, and over 100 were operated on to see again."
Our mission
Care for students and staff
The dispensary has been open for over six years and is run by a permanent Beninese doctor. It provides basic care, emergencies and medical follow-up for all members of the educational community.
Ophthalmological campaigns
Thanks to the collaboration of the La Arruzafa Foundation, a group of volunteer ophthalmologists, optometrists and anesthesiologists come each year for consultations, prescriptions and surgical operations.
Service to the population
The centre is open to the entire population of Nikki and the region. Awareness campaigns are carried out by local radio to inform residents of available consultations.
The medical team
Permanent doctor
A Beninese doctor provides year-round coverage at the dispensary.
Volunteer ophthalmologists
Group from the La Arruzafa Foundation (Spain) — consultations, prescriptions, surgery.
Optometrists & Anesthesiologists
Spanish volunteer professionals who complete the team during annual campaigns.
Partners
Fondation La Arruzafa
Volunteer ophthalmological campaigns
Spanish foundation that sends a team of volunteer ophthalmologists, optometrists and anesthesiologists to Benin each year.
Fondation La ArruzafaHôpital Général de Nikki
Surgery and hospitalization
Surgical operations from ophthalmological campaigns are carried out at the Nikki General Hospital.
Rotary Club Madrid-Nord
Funding for the 2nd phase
17 Rotary clubs and the Rotary International Foundation participated in funding the project, for a total of $166,000 in donations.
Practical information
Address
NDMC School Complex, Nikki, Borgou, Benin
Hours
Open permanently (resident doctor)
Contact
+229 01 66 46 37 21
Ophthalmological campaigns
Once a year (announced on local radio)
Make an appointment
For any medical questions or to make an appointment at the dispensary, contact the school.